Personal loans in Ferryville, WI

A personal loan in Ferryville is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 192 people. Population in Ferryville dropped about 1.0% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. By population, Ferryville sits at 577th in Wisconsin, with an estimated 192 residents. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Ferryville residents before they take on more. Consumer lending that reaches Ferryville's 192 residents is governed by Wisconsin statute; no city ordinance changes it. The closest larger place is Lansing, IA about 6 miles away.

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 Ferryville stands

Ferryville is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Getting a loan in Ferryville

Ferryville is sparsely settled, with about 90 people per square mile and 91 larger places within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Ferryville's 192 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Lansing, IA about 6 miles away.

How a Ferryville personal loan is priced

Ferryville is a small community of about 192 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 Ferryville's rank of 577th in Wisconsin: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. The term you choose in Ferryville decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Which Wisconsin laws govern a loan in Ferryville

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Banking
Source says: "Department" means the department of financial institutions
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per year maximum ($12 per $100) on the declining principal balance, except as authorized by other statutes (Wis. Stat. § 138.05(1)(a))
Source says: At the rate of $12 upon $100 for one year computed upon the declining principal balance of the loan or forbearance
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed by the DFI Division of Banking; statewide database tracking (Wis. Stat. § 138.14)
Source says: "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued by the division under sub. (5)
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16

Where Ferryville sits

The Census Gazetteer records 2.1 square miles of land and 0.02 square miles of water within Ferryville. With 192 residents, the land area yields roughly 90 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Milwaukee, the distance is roughly 159 miles. Counting outward 50 miles, 91 larger communities surround Ferryville. Within the same 50 miles lie 19 smaller Census places.

A pre-application checklist for Ferryville

Before you hand your details to a lender in Ferryville, where the population is near 192:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  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. Make sure the lender appears in the Wisconsin regulator's licence list.
  5. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.
  6. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.
  7. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.

In Ferryville as elsewhere in Wisconsin, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 192 residents.

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 Ferryville 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 Ferryville is the same as anywhere in Wisconsin.
What loan size can I expect in Ferryville?
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 Ferryville?
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 Ferryville 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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