Personal loans in Burnsville, WV

If you are weighing a personal loan in Burnsville, start from the payment you can carry; its 380 residents face the same statewide rules. By population, Burnsville sits at 167th in West Virginia, with an estimated 380 residents.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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For a bigger market, look to Glenville, WV about 11 miles away. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 3.8% decline in Burnsville. Lenders active in Burnsville report to a West Virginia supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Burnsville's 380 residents.

Burnsville: population, trend and location

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

What is available to Burnsville borrowers

With about 360 residents per square mile, Burnsville is lightly settled, and 39 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to Burnsville's 380 borrowers is set by West Virginia licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Glenville, WV about 11 miles away.

What shapes a Burnsville personal loan

A Burnsville personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 380 residents. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Burnsville lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Burnsville loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Burnsville against the rest of West Virginia

Against West Virginia's other places, Burnsville accounts for about 0.1% of the state's population and ranks 167th of 230 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 144th of 230 West Virginia places, putting it near the 37th percentile for growth. Its roughly 360 residents per square mile place it 205th among West Virginia's places. The population moved by about 15 people between 2020 and 2023, a 3.8% shift.

The state rulebook for Burnsville

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

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
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
Payday lending statusTraditional payday lending is generally prohibited; check cashers are regulated under W. Va. Code ch. 32A
Source says: Traditional "Payday Lenders" are generally prohibited within this state.		West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI)
as of 2026-09-16

Burnsville: area, density and distance

Inside Burnsville's boundaries lie roughly 1.1 square miles of land and 0.03 square miles of water. The resulting density is about 360 people per square mile. The largest place in West Virginia, Charleston, lies about 63 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Burnsville takes in 39 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 19 smaller Census places.

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