Personal loans in Worthington, WV

About 175 people live in Worthington, placing it 209th of 230 Census places in West Virginia.

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.

A lender serving Worthington holds a West Virginia licence and answers to a West Virginia regulator; no city office is involved for its 175 residents. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Worthington. A lender that serves Worthington operates under West Virginia lending statutes and a West Virginia supervisor. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 1.7% decline in Worthington. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Monongah, WV about 2 miles away.

Where Worthington stands

Here is the sourced Census picture for Worthington, plus the West Virginia lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

Land, water and location for Worthington

The Census Gazetteer records 0.6 square miles of land and 0.01 square miles of water within Worthington. Spread across it are roughly 300 residents per square mile. Charleston, the largest place in West Virginia, is about 106 miles from Worthington. A 50-mile radius around Worthington takes in 117 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 511 larger places.

Before you apply in Worthington

These steps shape the offer you get in Worthington, a place of about 175 people:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the West Virginia regulator's licence list.
  5. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  6. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  7. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.

None of these steps is Worthington-specific: the same West Virginia licensing and disclosure rules reach all 175 residents.

How West Virginia law applies in Worthington

When West Virginia does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Worthington is bound by the same rules.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWest Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI)
Source says: The West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions is charged with the regulation and supervision of financial institutions chartered by the State of West Virginia.
West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated consumer lender license required from the Commissioner (W. Va. Code § 46A-4-101)
Source says: Unless a person has first obtained a license from the commissioner authorizing the person to make regulated consumer loans
West Virginia Legislature (West Virginia Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)31% per year on unsecured loans of $3,500 or less; 27% on $3,500–$15,000; 18% above $15,000 (W. Va. Code § 46A-4-107)
Source says: the loan finance charge, calculated according to the actuarial method, may not exceed 31 percent per year
West Virginia Legislature (West Virginia Code)
as of 2026-09-16

What a Worthington borrower is actually offered

Worthington is a small community of about 175 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Worthington. The term you choose in Worthington decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

How Worthington compares across West Virginia

Set beside West Virginia's 230 places, Worthington ranks 209th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Worthington ranks 59th of 230 in West Virginia (about the 74th percentile). By density, at about 300 people per square mile, it ranks 216th in West Virginia. By land area, its 0.6 square miles rank 142nd of 230 places in West Virginia.

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 Worthington 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 Worthington is the same as anywhere in West Virginia.
What loan size can I expect in Worthington?
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 Worthington?
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 Worthington 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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