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Personal loans in WaKeeney, KS

The roughly 1,745 people who live in WaKeeney borrow under Kansas rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. An estimated 1,745 people make their home in WaKeeney, a figure that ranks 130th in Kansas. For a bigger market, look to Ellis, KS about 18 miles away. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 2.7%. State law, rather than federal rules alone, supplies the rate caps and licensing rules that reach WaKeeney's 1,745 residents. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a WaKeeney loan.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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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.

WaKeeney: population, trend and location

Most of what governs a WaKeeney loan is written in Kansas law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

What to do before borrowing in WaKeeney

For WaKeeney's roughly 1,745 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Look the lender up in the Kansas regulator's licence records before you sign.
  5. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  6. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  7. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.

What differs between WaKeeney and the rest of Kansas is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 1,745 people here.

WaKeeney against the rest of Kansas

WaKeeney is the 130th-largest of 625 Census places in Kansas and contains about 0.1% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, WaKeeney ranks 484th of 625 in Kansas (about the 23th percentile). At about 979 people per square mile, WaKeeney is the 228th most densely settled place in Kansas. The population moved by about 48 people between 2020 and 2023, a 2.7% shift.

How Kansas law applies in WaKeeney

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

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
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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)15% per annum (general contract-rate ceiling for written instruments)
Source says: "may stipulate therein for interest receivable ... at a rate not to exceed 15% per annum unless otherwise specifically authorized by law".		Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16

How a WaKeeney personal loan is priced

With roughly 1,745 residents, WaKeeney is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a WaKeeney lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Shortening the term on a WaKeeney loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

What is available to WaKeeney borrowers

With about 979 residents per square mile, WaKeeney is moderately settled, and 2 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to WaKeeney's 1,745 borrowers is set by Kansas licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Ellis, KS about 18 miles away.

Compare personal loan offers Run the numbers first

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