Personal loans in Fairview, KS

Consumer lending that reaches Fairview's 236 residents is governed by Kansas statute; no city ordinance changes it. By population, Fairview sits at 372nd in Kansas, with an estimated 236 residents.

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

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With roughly 236 residents, Fairview is a small community, and the lending rules its borrowers live under are written in Kansas, not by the city. Fairview shed about 1.7% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Judge Fairview offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. The closest larger city is Sabetha, KS about 6 miles away.

What the Census records for Fairview

Here is the sourced Census picture for Fairview, plus the Kansas lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

Where Fairview sits

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.3 square miles of land within Fairview, with no significant water area listed. With 236 residents, the land area yields roughly 688 people per square mile. The largest place in Kansas, Wichita, lies about 172 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 48 larger communities surround Fairview. Within the same 50 miles lie 63 smaller Census places.

Fairview's place among Kansas's 625 places

Among Kansas's 625 places, Fairview sits at 372nd for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Fairview ranks 363rd of 625 in Kansas (about the 42th percentile). At about 688 people per square mile, Fairview is the 345th most densely settled place in Kansas. By land area, its 0.3 square miles rank 394th of 625 places in Kansas.

How personal loans work in Fairview

Fairview is a small community of about 236 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 Fairview's rank of 372nd in Kansas: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Shortening the term on a Fairview loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Lender access in Fairview

Fairview is a moderately settled community of about 236 people, with 48 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Lenders licensed in Kansas reach Fairview's 236 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Sabetha, KS about 6 miles away.

Which Kansas laws govern a loan in Fairview

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

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