Personal loans in Earlton, KS

Earlton is a small community in Kansas, with an estimated 59 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. About 59 people live in Earlton, placing it 560th of 625 Census places in Kansas.

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.

Census figures show Earlton holding steady across 2020 to 2023. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Earlton residents before they take on more. For a bigger market, look to Chanute, KS about 6 miles away. For the 59 people in Earlton, Kansas runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply.

The Earlton data picture

Two layers matter for a Earlton borrower: the local population picture and Kansas's consumer-lending statutes.

Kansas consumer-lending rules applied in Earlton

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

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
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
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (payday cash advances of $500 or less; charge capped at 15%)
Source says: "a licensed or supervised lender may charge an amount not to exceed 15% of the amount of the cash advance".
Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16

What a Earlton borrower is actually offered

Earlton is a small community of about 59 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Earlton's rank of 560th in Kansas: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Earlton loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Where Earlton sits in Kansas

Against Kansas's other places, Earlton accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 560th of 625 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 148th of 625 Kansas places, putting it near the 76th percentile for growth. At about 369 people per square mile, Earlton is the 499th most densely settled place in Kansas. Within 50 miles sit 7 smaller Census places, alongside the 78 that are larger.

Steps to take before a Earlton loan

Before you hand your details to a lender in Earlton, where the population is near 59:

  1. Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Look the lender up in the Kansas regulator's licence records before you sign.
  5. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  6. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
  7. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.

What differs between Earlton and the rest of Kansas is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 59 people here.

What is available to Earlton borrowers

Earlton is a lightly settled community of about 59 people, with 78 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Lenders licensed in Kansas reach Earlton's 59 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is Chanute, KS about 6 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 Earlton 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 Earlton is the same as anywhere in Kansas.
What loan size can I expect in Earlton?
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 Earlton?
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 Earlton 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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