Personal loans in Davis, WV

Population in Davis dropped about 2.8% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Personal loans in Davis are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 581 population.

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.

About 581 people live in Davis, placing it 140th of 230 Census places in West Virginia. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Thomas, WV about 2 miles away. A lender that serves Davis operates under West Virginia lending statutes and a West Virginia supervisor. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Davis lender.

Davis: population, trend and location

The figures below are Davis's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the West Virginia rules.

Steps to take before a Davis loan

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Davis (581 residents):

  1. Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Look the lender up in the West Virginia regulator's licence records before you sign.
  5. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  6. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  7. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.

What differs between Davis and the rest of West Virginia is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 581 people here.

How lenders reach Davis

Davis is a lightly settled community of about 581 people, with 41 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether Davis has a local branch or not, a West Virginia-licensed lender can serve its 581 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Thomas, WV about 2 miles away.

Where Davis sits in West Virginia

Within West Virginia, Davis holds roughly 0.1% of all residents, the 140th-largest share among 230 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Davis stands 106th among West Virginia's 230 places — roughly the 54th percentile. By density, at about 289 people per square mile, it ranks 218th in West Virginia. By land area, its 2.0 square miles rank 51st of 230 places in West Virginia.

West Virginia rules behind a Davis personal loan

West Virginia has no separate rate rule for Davis; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 581 people.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWest Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI)
Source says: The West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions is charged with the regulation and supervision of financial institutions chartered by the State of West Virginia.
West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated consumer lender license required from the Commissioner (W. Va. Code § 46A-4-101)
Source says: Unless a person has first obtained a license from the commissioner authorizing the person to make regulated consumer loans
West Virginia Legislature (West Virginia Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)31% per year on unsecured loans of $3,500 or less; 27% on $3,500–$15,000; 18% above $15,000 (W. Va. Code § 46A-4-107)
Source says: the loan finance charge, calculated according to the actuarial method, may not exceed 31 percent per year
West Virginia Legislature (West Virginia Code)
as of 2026-09-16

What shapes a Davis personal loan

With roughly 581 residents, Davis is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Davis. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Davis loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

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 Davis 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 Davis is the same as anywhere in West Virginia.
What loan size can I expect in Davis?
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 Davis?
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 Davis 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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