Personal loans in Waverly, MO

Waverly counts about 801 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Missouri law does the governing. With an estimated 801 residents, Waverly is the 374th-largest of 937 places in Missouri.

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 nearest larger metro is Carrollton, MO about 11 miles away. The trend for Waverly between 2020 and 2023 is upward by roughly 1.5%. When Missouri caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Waverly as from the rest of the state. Rate-shopping from Waverly costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone.

What the Census records for Waverly

What follows is Waverly's place in the Census record, alongside the Missouri rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Which Missouri laws govern a loan in Waverly

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

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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)10% per annum, or the higher published 'market rate' (RSMo § 408.030)
Source says: "a rate of interest not exceeding ten percent per annum on money due or to become due upon any contract"
Missouri Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed — unsecured loans of $500 or less require a license from the Director of the Division of Finance (RSMo § 408.500)
Source says: "in the business of making unsecured loans of five hundred dollars or less shall obtain a license from the director of the division of finance"
Missouri Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16

What is available to Waverly borrowers

Waverly is moderately settled, with about 635 people per square mile and 38 larger places within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Waverly's 801 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Carrollton, MO about 11 miles away.

Where Waverly sits

The Census Gazetteer records 1.3 square miles of land and 0.16 square miles of water within Waverly. With 801 residents, the land area yields roughly 635 people per square mile. Kansas City, the largest place in Missouri, is about 56 miles from Waverly. Counting outward 50 miles, 38 larger communities surround Waverly. Within the same 50 miles lie 84 smaller Census places.

How Waverly compares across Missouri

Among Missouri's 937 places, Waverly sits at 374th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Waverly ranks 312th of 937 in Missouri (about the 67th percentile). Its roughly 635 residents per square mile place it 541st among Missouri's places. By land area, its 1.3 square miles rank 360th of 937 places in Missouri.

What a Waverly borrower is actually offered

With roughly 801 residents, Waverly 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 Waverly lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Waverly 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 Waverly 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 Waverly is the same as anywhere in Missouri.
What loan size can I expect in Waverly?
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 Waverly?
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 Waverly 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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