Personal loans in Ensign, KS

State law, not city hall, decides what a lender may do to Ensign's roughly 168 residents, and a state regulator supervises it. Ensign ranks 423rd of 625 places in Kansas, with a population near 168.

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

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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.

The roughly 168 people who live in Ensign borrow under Kansas rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. Ensign added about 1.2% to its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Verify the lender's Kansas licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Ensign. A larger market lies at Cimarron, KS about 12 miles away.

Ensign: the sourced local profile

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

Ensign on the map

Inside Ensign's boundaries lie about 0.3 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. The resulting density is about 577 people per square mile. The largest place in Kansas, Wichita, lies about 158 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Ensign takes in 22 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 2 smaller Census places.

Ensign in state context

Within Kansas, Ensign holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 423rd-largest share among 625 places. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 61st of 625 Kansas places, putting it near the 90th percentile for growth. At about 577 people per square mile, Ensign is the 400th most densely settled place in Kansas. By land area, its 0.3 square miles rank 436th of 625 places in Kansas.

Getting a loan in Ensign

With about 577 residents per square mile, Ensign is moderately settled, and 22 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Kansas reach Ensign's 168 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Cimarron, KS about 12 miles away.

A practical checklist for Ensign borrowers

For Ensign's roughly 168 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Verify the lender's Kansas licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  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.

In Ensign as elsewhere in Kansas, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 168 residents.

Kansas consumer-lending rules applied in Ensign

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Ensign: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorKansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC)
Source says: "The Office of the State Bank Commissioner regulates all state-chartered banks, trust companies, mortgage businesses, supervised lenders, credit service organizations, earned wage access service providers, and money transmitters".		Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingSupervised lender license required (supervised loans)
Source says: "Unless a person is exempt from licensing ... such person shall not engage in the business of: (a) Making supervised loans".		Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16
UCCC consumer loan rate caps36% on first $860 of unpaid balance; 21% above $860 (closed-end consumer loans)
Source says: "36% on the unpaid principal balance which is $860 or less, and 21% on the unpaid principal balance which exceeds $860".		Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner
as of 2026-09-16
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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 Ensign 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 Ensign is the same as anywhere in Kansas.
What loan size can I expect in Ensign?
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 Ensign?
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 Ensign 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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