Personal loans in Laramie, WY

Laramie gained roughly 2.4% in population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. In Laramie, one of 99 Census places in Wyoming, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. With 32,152 residents, Laramie outranks about 96% of the communities in Wyoming. A larger market lies at Cheyenne, WY about 44 miles away. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Laramie sits on the Wyoming side of that line. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Laramie.

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.

The Laramie data picture

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

What a Laramie borrower is actually offered

Most loans made to Laramie's 32,152 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Two numbers drive a Laramie loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. The term you choose in Laramie decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Laramie's place among Wyoming's 99 places

Against Wyoming's other places, Laramie accounts for about 8.0% of the state's population and ranks 4th of 99 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 30th of 99 Wyoming places, putting it near the 70th percentile for growth. By density, at about 1,738 people per square mile, it ranks 5th in Wyoming. The population moved by about 747 people between 2020 and 2023, a 2.4% shift.

Getting a loan in Laramie

Laramie is moderately settled, with about 1,738 people per square mile and 1 larger places within 50 miles. A Wyoming licence lets a lender serve Laramie without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 32,152 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Cheyenne, WY about 44 miles away.

How Wyoming law applies in Laramie

For the roughly 32,152 residents of Laramie, the rules below are Wyoming's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWyoming Division of Banking
Source says: The Division is responsible for the chartering and regulation of Wyoming state banks, trust companies, mortgage companies, as well as non-bank financial companies.
Wyoming Division of Banking
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)36% per year on unpaid principal balances up to $1,000; 21% above $1,000 (Wyo. Stat. § 40-14-310(g))
Source says: shall not exceed the equivalent of thirty-six percent (36%) per year on that part of the unpaid balances of the principal
Wyoming Legislature (Wyoming Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal with a post-dated check casher license; finance charge capped at the greater of $30 or 20% per month; max term 1 month (Wyo. Stat. § 40-14-363)
Source says: No post-dated check finance charge shall exceed the greater of thirty dollars ($30.00) or twenty percent (20%) per month on the principal balance
Wyoming Legislature (Wyoming Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16

The geography behind Laramie

The Census Gazetteer records 18.5 square miles of land and 0.02 square miles of water within Laramie. With 32,152 residents, the land area yields roughly 1,738 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Cheyenne, the distance is roughly 44 miles. Within 50 miles of Laramie there are 1 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 2 smaller Census places.

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 Laramie 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 Laramie is the same as anywhere in Wyoming.
What loan size can I expect in Laramie?
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 Laramie?
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 Laramie 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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