Personal loans in Wamsutter, WY

To lend to Wamsutter's 197 residents, a company must hold a Wyoming licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it.

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

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If you are weighing a personal loan in Wamsutter, start from the payment you can carry; its 197 residents face the same statewide rules. The Census counts 197 people in Wamsutter, the 79th-largest figure among Wyoming's 99 places. Population in Wamsutter dropped about 3.0% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Wamsutter's 197 residents are no exception. The nearest larger city is Rawlins, WY about 40 miles away.

Borrowing in Wamsutter: the local picture

The figures below are Wamsutter's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Wyoming rules.

How a Wamsutter personal loan is priced

With roughly 197 residents, Wamsutter is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Wamsutter. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Wamsutter loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Lender access in Wamsutter

At roughly 121 people per square mile, Wamsutter is lightly settled; 3 larger places lie within 50 miles. Whether Wamsutter has a local branch or not, a Wyoming-licensed lender can serve its 197 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Rawlins, WY about 40 miles away.

Wyoming rules behind a Wamsutter personal loan

These are Wyoming's sourced lending facts as they reach Wamsutter's 197 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Lender, Sales Finance Company, Post-Dated Check Casher, and Pawnbroker licenses via NMLS; licensing mandatory per location including online
Source says: Licensing is mandatory for every location where business is regularly conducted
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

Wamsutter against the rest of Wyoming

Within Wyoming, Wamsutter holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 79th-largest share among 99 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Wamsutter ranks 93rd of 99 in Wyoming (about the 6th percentile). By density, at about 121 people per square mile, it ranks 89th in Wyoming. The population moved by about 6 people between 2020 and 2023, a 3.0% shift.

Where Wamsutter sits

Wamsutter covers about 1.6 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. That land carries about 121 people per square mile. Cheyenne, the largest place in Wyoming, is about 169 miles from Wamsutter. Within 50 miles of Wamsutter there are 3 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 14 larger 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 Wamsutter 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 Wamsutter is the same as anywhere in Wyoming.
What loan size can I expect in Wamsutter?
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 Wamsutter?
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 Wamsutter 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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