Personal loans in Lone Elm, KS

For a borrower among the roughly 21 residents of Lone Elm, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. Census figures show Lone Elm holding steady across 2020 to 2023. Roughly 21 residents live in Lone Elm, the 619th-largest community in Kansas. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Lone Elm. When Kansas caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Lone Elm as from the rest of the state. For a bigger market, look to Kincaid, KS about 5 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.

Lone Elm by the numbers

Two layers matter for a Lone Elm borrower: the local population picture and Kansas's consumer-lending statutes.

Which Kansas laws govern a loan in Lone Elm

This table holds the Kansas rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Lone Elm's 21 residents.

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

A practical checklist for Lone Elm borrowers

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Lone Elm, home to about 21 people:

  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. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Kansas licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  6. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.
  7. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.

In Lone Elm as elsewhere in Kansas, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 21 residents.

Lone Elm's place among Kansas's 625 places

Against Kansas's other places, Lone Elm accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 619th of 625 by size. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Lone Elm stands 173rd among Kansas's 625 places — roughly the 72th percentile. By density, at about 309 people per square mile, it ranks 527th in Kansas. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 0 residents.

Land, water and location for Lone Elm

Lone Elm's land area is roughly 0.1 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 309 people per square mile. The largest place in Kansas, Wichita, lies about 118 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 88 larger communities surround Lone Elm. The 100-mile radius contains 413 larger places.

Inside a Lone Elm personal loan

Lone Elm is a small community of about 21 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 Lone Elm's rank of 619th in Kansas: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Lone Elm loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

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 Lone Elm 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 Lone Elm is the same as anywhere in Kansas.
What loan size can I expect in Lone Elm?
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 Lone Elm?
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 Lone Elm 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.

Nearby places

Related