Personal loans in Waverly, WA

A personal loan in Waverly is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 120 people. Waverly is one of 281 Census places in Washington; its 120 residents put it at 278th.

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.

Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Waverly loan. Waverly lost roughly 0.8% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Consumer lending that reaches Waverly's 120 residents is governed by Washington statute; no city ordinance changes it. The closest larger city is Fairfield, WA about 4 miles away.

Waverly: population, trend and location

Waverly is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Washington rules behind a Waverly personal loan

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWashington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Source says: DFI licenses and regulates financial institutions and service providers in Washington.
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per annum, or four points above the Federal Reserve bill rate, whichever is higher (RCW 19.52.020)
Source says: any rate of interest shall be legal so long as the rate of interest does not exceed the higher of: (a) Twelve percent per annum
Washington State Legislature (RCW)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLicensed; small loans capped at $700 or 30% of monthly income, max 45 days, fees 15% on first $500 and 10% above (RCW 31.45)
Source says: Payday lenders must be licensed by DFI — including online lenders that do business with Washington residents.
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
as of 2026-09-16

A practical checklist for Waverly borrowers

Before you hand your details to a lender in Waverly, where the population is near 120:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Confirm the Washington licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  6. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  7. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.

The process is identical across Washington; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Waverly holds 120 people.

Waverly in state context

Set beside Washington's 281 places, Waverly ranks 278th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Waverly ranks 212th of 281 in Washington (about the 25th percentile). By density, at about 291 people per square mile, it ranks 273rd in Washington. The population moved by about 1 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.8% shift.

How a Waverly personal loan is priced

With roughly 120 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. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Waverly loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Waverly: area, density and distance

Inside Waverly's boundaries lie about 0.4 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. Spread across it are roughly 291 residents per square mile. The largest place in Washington, Seattle, lies about 240 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 49 larger communities surround Waverly. The 100-mile radius contains 121 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 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 Washington.
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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