Personal loans in Colony, KS

Colony, Kansas — home to about 377 people — is a small community, so the terms you are offered follow Kansas law rather than any local rule.

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

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State law, rather than federal rules alone, supplies the rate caps and licensing rules that reach Colony's 377 residents. Colony is home to roughly 377 people and stands 319th by size out of 625 Census places in Kansas. Rate-shopping from Colony costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone. Colony lost roughly 1.0% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. The closest larger place is Iola, KS about 10 miles away.

Colony: the sourced local profile

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

Colony on the map

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.5 square miles of land within Colony, with no significant water area listed. The resulting density is about 779 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Wichita, is roughly 111 miles away. Colony has 37 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 327th of 625 Kansas places.

The state rulebook for Colony

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Kansas, and so for Colony's roughly 377 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorKansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC)
Source says: "The Office of the State Bank Commissioner regulates all state-chartered banks, trust companies, mortgage businesses, supervised lenders, credit service organizations, earned wage access service providers, and money transmitters".		Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner
as of 2026-09-16
UCCC consumer loan rate caps36% on first $860 of unpaid balance; 21% above $860 (closed-end consumer loans)
Source says: "36% on the unpaid principal balance which is $860 or less, and 21% on the unpaid principal balance which exceeds $860".		Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)15% per annum (general contract-rate ceiling for written instruments)
Source says: "may stipulate therein for interest receivable ... at a rate not to exceed 15% per annum unless otherwise specifically authorized by law".		Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16

Colony against the rest of Kansas

Colony is the 319th-largest of 625 Census places in Kansas and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Colony ranks 299th of 625 in Kansas (about the 52th percentile). By density, at about 779 people per square mile, it ranks 308th in Kansas. In land area, Colony ranks 327th among Kansas's 625 places.

How personal loans work in Colony

In Colony, a small community of about 377, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. A lender serving Colony's 377 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. The term you choose in Colony decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

The Colony borrowing checklist

Before you apply in Colony, a community of about 377, work through these steps:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Check the Kansas regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  6. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  7. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.

The process is identical across Kansas; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Colony holds 377 people.

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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 Colony 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 Colony is the same as anywhere in Kansas.
What loan size can I expect in Colony?
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 Colony?
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 Colony 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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