Personal loans in Magnolia, MS

Two households in Magnolia with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 1,830 residents are not the reason. With 1,830 residents, Magnolia outranks about 65% of the communities in Mississippi.

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 closest larger place is McComb, MS about 6 miles away. Population in Magnolia dropped about 3.0% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Lenders active in Magnolia report to a Mississippi supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. Verify the lender's Mississippi licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Magnolia.

Borrowing in Magnolia: the local picture

Two layers matter for a Magnolia borrower: the local population picture and Mississippi's consumer-lending statutes.

Mississippi consumer-lending rules applied in Magnolia

Every row below records a Mississippi rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Magnolia lender must follow.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance (DBCF)
Source says: "The Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance's (DBCF) mission is to regulate, supervise and safeguard financial institutions chartered and licensed in Mississippi"
Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed — check cashers (delayed-deposit/payday transactions) are licensed consumer-finance industries regulated by DBCF (Miss. Code § 75-67-501 et seq.)
Source says: "These industries include Money Transmitter, Small Loan, Check Cashers, Pawnbroker, Title Pledge, Consumer Loan Broker"
Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingSmall loan license required (Small Loan Regulatory Law; Miss. Code § 75-67-105)
Source says: "No person shall engage in the business of lending money ... without being the holder of a valid and subsisting license"
Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
as of 2026-09-16

How Magnolia compares across Mississippi

Set beside Mississippi's 299 places, Magnolia ranks 106th by population and holds about 0.1% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Magnolia ranks 169th of 299 in Mississippi (about the 43th percentile). Its roughly 298 residents per square mile place it 211th among Mississippi's places. Within 50 miles sit 33 smaller Census places, alongside the 12 that are larger.

Lender access in Magnolia

At roughly 298 people per square mile, Magnolia is lightly settled; 12 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Magnolia's 1,830 borrowers is set by Mississippi licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is McComb, MS about 6 miles away.

Magnolia: area, density and distance

Magnolia's land area is about 6.1 square miles; a further 0.04 square miles is water. The resulting density is about 298 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Jackson, is roughly 81 miles away. Within 50 miles of Magnolia there are 12 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 77 larger places.

The anatomy of a Magnolia personal loan

Most loans made to Magnolia's 1,830 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Magnolia lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Magnolia 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 Magnolia 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 Magnolia is the same as anywhere in Mississippi.
What loan size can I expect in Magnolia?
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 Magnolia?
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 Magnolia 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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