Personal loans in Birmingham, MO

A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Birmingham down by about 0.5%. Birmingham, Missouri — home to about 188 people — is a small community, so the terms you are offered follow Missouri law rather than any local rule.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Birmingham ranks 679th of 937 places in Missouri, with a population near 188. The next larger city is Claycomo, MO about 3 miles away. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Birmingham sits on the Missouri side of that line. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Birmingham.

Borrowing in Birmingham: the local picture

Set out below is Birmingham's local context next to the state-level rules that reach every lender here.

Where Birmingham sits in Missouri

Among Missouri's 937 places, Birmingham sits at 679th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 582nd of 937 Missouri places, putting it near the 38th percentile for growth. At about 335 people per square mile, Birmingham is the 764th most densely settled place in Missouri. The population moved by about 1 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.5% shift.

Where Birmingham sits

Birmingham covers about 0.6 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. Spread across it are roughly 335 residents per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Kansas City, the distance is roughly 6 miles. A 50-mile radius around Birmingham takes in 142 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 561st of 937 Missouri places.

How lenders reach Birmingham

With about 335 residents per square mile, Birmingham is lightly settled, and 142 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Missouri reach Birmingham's 188 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. For a larger market, the closest option is Claycomo, MO about 3 miles away.

What Missouri law requires in Birmingham

When Missouri does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Birmingham is bound by the same rules.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMissouri Division of Finance (Department of Commerce and Insurance)
Source says: "We regulate state-chartered banks, trust companies, consumer credit facilities, mortgage brokers, and savings and loan institutions"
Missouri Division of Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed — unsecured loans of $500 or less require a license from the Director of the Division of Finance (RSMo § 408.500)
Source says: "in the business of making unsecured loans of five hundred dollars or less shall obtain a license from the director of the division of finance"
Missouri Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer credit lenders licensed and regulated by the Division of Finance's consumer credit section (Chapters 367 and 408, RSMo)
Source says: "The consumer credit section of the Missouri Division of Finance is responsible for licensing and regulating various types of consumer finance companies"
Missouri Division of Finance
as of 2026-09-16

How personal loans work in Birmingham

Most loans made to Birmingham's 188 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. A lender serving Birmingham's 188 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Birmingham loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Birmingham if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Birmingham is the same as anywhere in Missouri.
What loan size can I expect in Birmingham?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Birmingham?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Birmingham cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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