Personal loans in Coffey, MO

Coffey is a small community in Missouri, with an estimated 152 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. About 152 people live in Coffey, placing it 727th of 937 Census places in Missouri. The trend for Coffey between 2020 and 2023 is upward by roughly 1.3%. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Coffey lender. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Pattonsburg, MO about 6 miles away. State law, rather than federal rules alone, supplies the rate caps and licensing rules that reach Coffey's 152 residents.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 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.

Where Coffey stands

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Missouri rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

Coffey against the rest of Missouri

Among Missouri's 937 places, Coffey sits at 727th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Coffey ranks 335th of 937 in Missouri (about the 64th percentile). At about 731 people per square mile, Coffey is the 481st most densely settled place in Missouri. By land area, its 0.2 square miles rank 790th of 937 places in Missouri.

Inside a Coffey personal loan

In Coffey, a small community of about 152, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Coffey can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. The term you choose in Coffey decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

How lenders reach Coffey

Coffey is moderately settled, with about 731 people per square mile and 68 larger places within 50 miles. What is available to Coffey's 152 borrowers is set by Missouri licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest bigger place is Pattonsburg, MO about 6 miles away.

A pre-application checklist for Coffey

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Coffey (152 residents):

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Check the Missouri regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  6. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.
  7. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.

In Coffey as elsewhere in Missouri, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 152 residents.

The Missouri lending rules that reach Coffey

For the roughly 152 residents of Coffey, the rules below are Missouri's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

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