Personal loans in Waynesfield, OH

A lender serving Waynesfield holds a Ohio licence and answers to a Ohio regulator; no city office is involved for its 737 residents. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Waynesfield down by about 2.1%.

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.

About 737 people live in Waynesfield, placing it 584th of 924 Census places in Ohio. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Waynesfield. When Ohio caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Waynesfield as from the rest of the state. The nearest larger metro is Lakeview, OH about 8 miles away.

Where Waynesfield stands

Two layers matter for a Waynesfield borrower: the local population picture and Ohio's consumer-lending statutes.

The geography behind Waynesfield

Waynesfield's land area is roughly 0.6 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 1,172 people per square mile. The largest place in Ohio, Columbus, lies about 67 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Waynesfield takes in 76 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 631st of 924 Ohio places.

Borrowing reach in Waynesfield

With about 1,172 residents per square mile, Waynesfield is moderately settled, and 76 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to Waynesfield's 737 borrowers is set by Ohio licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Lakeview, OH about 8 miles away.

What Ohio law requires in Waynesfield

For the roughly 737 residents of Waynesfield, the rules below are Ohio's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorOhio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions (Consumer Finance Section).
Source says: "The Consumer Finance Section is responsible for regulating non-depository consumer lenders and related consumer finance businesses."
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)8% per annum maximum by written agreement for the general case; higher rates permitted only in specified cases (e.g., principal over $100,000, business loans, certain mortgages).
Source says: "may stipulate therein for the payment of interest upon the amount thereof at any rate not exceeding eight per cent per annum payable annually" (Ohio Rev. Code 1343.01(A)). [codes.ohio.gov content retrieved via search-engine fetch of the official section; direct connections blocked from our network]
Ohio Laws (Ohio Revised Code - official state publication)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal for licensed short-term lenders; interest capped at 28% per annum; total fees and charges capped at 60% of the originally contracted loan amount.
Source says: "(A) Interest not exceeding a rate of twenty-eight per cent per annum" (Ohio Rev. Code 1321.40); total fees/charges capped at "a total amount of fees and charges that exceeds sixty per cent of the originally contracted loan amount" (1321.403).
Ohio Laws (Ohio Revised Code - official state publication)
as of 2026-09-16

What shapes a Waynesfield personal loan

With roughly 737 residents, Waynesfield is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Waynesfield can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Waynesfield loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Where Waynesfield sits in Ohio

Among Ohio's 924 places, Waynesfield sits at 584th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 749th of 924 Ohio places, putting it near the 19th percentile for growth. By density, at about 1,172 people per square mile, it ranks 524th in Ohio. In land area, Waynesfield ranks 631st among Ohio's 924 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 Waynesfield 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 Waynesfield is the same as anywhere in Ohio.
What loan size can I expect in Waynesfield?
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 Waynesfield?
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 Waynesfield 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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