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Personal loans in Wardsville, MO

State law, rather than federal rules alone, supplies the rate caps and licensing rules that reach Wardsville's 1,631 residents. The Census counts 1,631 people in Wardsville, the 269th-largest figure among Missouri's 937 places. The first question in Wardsville is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 1,631 people live here under Missouri lending law. Population in Wardsville climbed about 2.0% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Wardsville loan. The nearest larger metro is Jefferson City, MO about 5 miles away.

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.

The Wardsville data picture

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

What is available to Wardsville borrowers

With about 471 residents per square mile, Wardsville is lightly settled, and 25 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Wardsville's 1,631 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Jefferson City, MO about 5 miles away.

Where Wardsville sits

Wardsville's land area is roughly 3.5 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. With 1,631 residents, the land area yields roughly 471 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Kansas City, is roughly 135 miles away. Within 50 miles of Wardsville there are 25 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 122 larger places.

What shapes a Wardsville personal loan

A Wardsville personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 1,631 residents. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Wardsville lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Wardsville loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Where Wardsville sits in Missouri

Set beside Missouri's 937 places, Wardsville ranks 269th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Wardsville stands 260th among Missouri's 937 places — roughly the 72th percentile. By density, at about 471 people per square mile, it ranks 659th in Missouri. The population moved by about 32 people between 2020 and 2023, a 2.0% shift.

The Missouri lending rules that reach Wardsville

Below are the Missouri rules that apply to a loan made in Wardsville, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMissouri Division of Finance (Department of Commerce and Insurance)
Source says: "We regulate state-chartered banks, trust companies, consumer credit facilities, mortgage brokers, and savings and loan institutions"		Missouri Division of Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer credit lenders licensed and regulated by the Division of Finance's consumer credit section (Chapters 367 and 408, RSMo)
Source says: "The consumer credit section of the Missouri Division of Finance is responsible for licensing and regulating various types of consumer finance companies"		Missouri Division of Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Additional loan fee cap (30+ day loans)Up to 10% of principal, capped at $100 (RSMo § 408.140)
Source says: "a fee, not to exceed ten percent of the principal amount loaned not to exceed one hundred dollars may be charged by the lender"		Missouri Revisor of Statutes
as of 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.

Common questions

What are my options in Wardsville 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 Wardsville is the same as anywhere in Missouri.
What loan size can I expect in Wardsville?
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 Wardsville?
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 Wardsville 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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