Personal loans in Graham, MO

In Graham, one of 937 Census places in Missouri, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. Lenders active in Graham report to a Missouri supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below.

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.

Roughly 146 residents live in Graham, the 734th-largest community in Missouri. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Graham. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Graham down by about 3.9%. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Maitland, MO about 2 miles away.

Local context for Graham

What follows is Graham's place in the Census record, alongside the Missouri rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Missouri consumer-lending rules applied in Graham

Every row below records a Missouri rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Graham 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
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

Graham on the map

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.3 square miles of land within Graham, with no significant water area listed. That land carries about 549 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Kansas City, is roughly 79 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 69 larger communities surround Graham. The 100-mile radius contains 363 larger places.

How a Graham personal loan is priced

Graham is a small community of about 146 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Graham. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Graham loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Borrowing reach in Graham

At roughly 549 people per square mile, Graham is moderately settled; 69 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Graham's 146 borrowers is set by Missouri licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Maitland, MO about 2 miles away.

Graham's place among Missouri's 937 places

Among Missouri's 937 places, Graham sits at 734th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Graham ranks 888th of 937 in Missouri (about the 5th percentile). Its roughly 549 residents per square mile place it 600th among Missouri's places. Within 50 miles sit 54 smaller Census places, alongside the 69 that are larger.

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