Personal loans in Cleveland, MS

Every figure below is Mississippi's own, applied to Cleveland's 10,401 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. With 10,401 residents, Cleveland outranks about 86% of the communities in Mississippi.

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 Cleveland holds a Mississippi licence and answers to a Mississippi regulator; no city office is involved for its 10,401 residents. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 7.1%. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Cleveland's 10,401 residents. The next larger city is Greenville, MS about 31 miles away.

Borrowing in Cleveland: the local picture

Most of what governs a Cleveland loan is written in Mississippi law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

What a Cleveland borrower is actually offered

In Cleveland, a small town of about 10,401, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Cleveland's rank of 41st in Mississippi: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Cleveland loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Cleveland on the map

Inside Cleveland's boundaries lie about 7.6 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. Spread across it are roughly 1,373 residents per square mile. The largest place in Mississippi, Jackson, lies about 103 miles away. Within 50 miles of Cleveland there are 3 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 16 larger places.

Cleveland against the rest of Mississippi

Within Mississippi, Cleveland holds roughly 0.7% of all residents, the 41st-largest share among 299 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Cleveland ranks 265th of 299 in Mississippi (about the 11th percentile). By density, at about 1,373 people per square mile, it ranks 15th in Mississippi. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 799 residents.

Getting a loan in Cleveland

Cleveland is moderately settled, with about 1,373 people per square mile and 3 larger places within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Cleveland's 10,401 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Greenville, MS about 31 miles away.

What Mississippi law requires in Cleveland

This table holds the Mississippi rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Cleveland's 10,401 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance (DBCF)
Source says: "The Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance's (DBCF) mission is to regulate, supervise and safeguard financial institutions chartered and licensed in Mississippi"
Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Delayed-deposit (payday) fee caps$20 per $100 advanced on checks ≤$250; $21.95 per $100 on checks over $250 (DBCF rule)
Source says: "Delayed deposit transaction: $20.00 per $100.00 advanced for checks $250.00 and under"
Mississippi Secretary of State (DBCF administrative regulations)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)See the latest published figure
value_text left null: the maximum finance charge for licensed small-loan lenders is set by Miss. Code § 75-17-21, which § 75-67-119 references as the limit; no retrievable official page published the current figure for direct verification.
Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
as of 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.

Common questions

What are my options in Cleveland 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 Cleveland is the same as anywhere in Mississippi.
What loan size can I expect in Cleveland?
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 Cleveland?
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 Cleveland 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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