Personal loans in Ceredo, WV

With roughly 1,341 residents, Ceredo is a small community, and the lending rules its borrowers live under are written in West Virginia, not by the city. By population, Ceredo sits at 82nd in West Virginia, with an estimated 1,341 residents.

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

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Ceredo lost roughly 4.8% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Rate-shopping from Ceredo costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone. The closest larger place is Kenova, WV about 2 miles away. Consumer lending that reaches Ceredo's 1,341 residents is governed by West Virginia statute; no city ordinance changes it.

What the Census records for Ceredo

The figures below are Ceredo's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the West Virginia rules.

Ceredo against the rest of West Virginia

Set beside West Virginia's 230 places, Ceredo ranks 82nd by population and holds about 0.2% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Ceredo stands 189th among West Virginia's 230 places — roughly the 18th percentile. By density, at about 1,021 people per square mile, it ranks 115th in West Virginia. Within 50 miles sit 37 smaller Census places, alongside the 36 that are larger.

Which West Virginia laws govern a loan in Ceredo

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in West Virginia, and so for Ceredo's roughly 1,341 residents.

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

Ceredo: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records 1.3 square miles of land and 0.73 square miles of water within Ceredo. The resulting density is about 1,021 people per square mile. Charleston, the largest place in West Virginia, is about 50 miles from Ceredo. A 50-mile radius around Ceredo takes in 36 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 73rd of 230 West Virginia places.

How personal loans work in Ceredo

In Ceredo, a small community of about 1,341, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. A lender serving Ceredo's 1,341 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. The term you choose in Ceredo decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Lender access in Ceredo

Ceredo is moderately settled, with about 1,021 people per square mile and 36 larger places within 50 miles. A West Virginia licence lets a lender serve Ceredo without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 1,341 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Kenova, WV about 2 miles away.

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