Personal loans in Gardner, KS

Two households in Gardner with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 25,378 residents are not the reason.

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

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To lend to Gardner's 25,378 residents, a company must hold a Kansas licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. Roughly 25,378 residents live in Gardner, the 17th-largest community in Kansas. Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a Gardner loan. Gardner added about 8.8% to its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. The nearest larger metro is Olathe, KS about 7 miles away.

Gardner: the sourced local profile

Read the local figures below as context; read the sourced Kansas table as the rulebook a lender here must follow.

Gardner's place among Kansas's 625 places

Among Kansas's 625 places, Gardner sits at 17th for population, a share of roughly 1.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Gardner ranks 12th of 625 in Kansas (about the 98th percentile). By density, at about 1,741 people per square mile, it ranks 51st in Kansas. By land area, its 14.6 square miles rank 18th of 625 places in Kansas.

Inside a Gardner personal loan

In Gardner, a smaller city of about 25,378, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Gardner lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. The term you choose in Gardner decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Gardner on the map

Gardner's land area is about 14.6 square miles; a further 0.10 square miles is water. Spread across it are roughly 1,741 residents per square mile. Wichita, the largest place in Kansas, is about 152 miles from Gardner. Within 50 miles of Gardner there are 18 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 18th of 625 Kansas places.

Kansas rules behind a Gardner personal loan

Every row below records a Kansas rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Gardner 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
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

Getting a loan in Gardner

Gardner is moderately settled, with about 1,741 people per square mile and 18 larger places within 50 miles. A Kansas licence lets a lender serve Gardner without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 25,378 residents are offered. For a larger market, the closest option is Olathe, KS about 7 miles away.

Compare personal loan offers Run the numbers first

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