Personal loans in Carrollton, MO

Carrollton counts about 3,478 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Missouri law does the governing. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Carrollton down by about 0.9%.

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

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The Census estimates 3,478 residents in Carrollton, which ranks it 174th of 937 places in Missouri. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Carrollton's 3,478 residents are no exception. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Carrollton sits on the Missouri side of that line. The closest larger place is Marshall, MO about 23 miles away.

Carrollton by the numbers

Most of what governs a Carrollton loan is written in Missouri law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

How a Carrollton personal loan is priced

Carrollton is a small community of about 3,478 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Carrollton's rank of 174th in Missouri: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Carrollton loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Carrollton in state context

Set beside Missouri's 937 places, Carrollton ranks 174th by population and holds about 0.1% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Carrollton ranks 632nd of 937 in Missouri (about the 33th percentile). At about 834 people per square mile, Carrollton is the 409th most densely settled place in Missouri. In land area, Carrollton ranks 155th among Missouri's 937 places.

Borrowing reach in Carrollton

With about 834 residents per square mile, Carrollton is moderately settled, and 18 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Carrollton's 3,478 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Marshall, MO about 23 miles away.

Carrollton: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records 4.2 square miles of land and 0.02 square miles of water within Carrollton. With 3,478 residents, the land area yields roughly 834 people per square mile. The largest place in Missouri, Kansas City, lies about 59 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Carrollton takes in 18 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 82 larger places.

The Missouri lending rules that reach Carrollton

Every row below records a Missouri rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Carrollton lender must follow.

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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)10% per annum, or the higher published 'market rate' (RSMo § 408.030)
Source says: "a rate of interest not exceeding ten percent per annum on money due or to become due upon any contract"
Missouri Revisor of Statutes
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

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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton is the same as anywhere in Missouri.
What loan size can I expect in Carrollton?
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 Carrollton?
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 Carrollton 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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