Personal loans in Fontana, KS

Fontana counts about 226 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Kansas law does the governing. Roughly 226 residents live in Fontana, the 379th-largest community in Kansas.

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

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The trend for Fontana between 2020 and 2023 is upward by roughly 2.3%. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Fontana's 226 residents are no exception. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to La Cygne, KS about 7 miles away. A lender that serves Fontana operates under Kansas lending statutes and a Kansas supervisor.

Where Fontana stands

Fontana is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

What to do before borrowing in Fontana

For Fontana's roughly 226 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Check the Kansas regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  6. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  7. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.

The process is identical across Kansas; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Fontana holds 226 people.

Fontana's place among Kansas's 625 places

Within Kansas, Fontana holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 379th-largest share among 625 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Fontana ranks 33rd of 625 in Kansas (about the 95th percentile). At about 251 people per square mile, Fontana is the 556th most densely settled place in Kansas. In land area, Fontana ranks 228th among Kansas's 625 places.

Land, water and location for Fontana

Inside Fontana's boundaries lie about 0.9 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. The resulting density is about 251 people per square mile. Wichita, the largest place in Kansas, is about 145 miles from Fontana. Counting outward 50 miles, 88 larger communities surround Fontana. The 100-mile radius contains 297 larger places.

How a Fontana personal loan is priced

A Fontana personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 226 residents. A lender serving Fontana's 226 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Shortening the term on a Fontana loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

How Kansas law applies in Fontana

Every row below records a Kansas rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Fontana 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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingSupervised lender license required (supervised loans)
Source says: "Unless a person is exempt from licensing ... such person shall not engage in the business of: (a) Making supervised loans".		Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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
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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 Fontana 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 Fontana is the same as anywhere in Kansas.
What loan size can I expect in Fontana?
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 Fontana?
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 Fontana 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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