Personal loans in Harrisville, WV

With roughly 1,554 residents, Harrisville is a small community, and the lending rules its borrowers live under are written in West Virginia, not by the city.

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

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Which products a lender may offer to Harrisville's 1,554 residents follows from the West Virginia consumer-lending framework. By population, Harrisville sits at 67th in West Virginia, with an estimated 1,554 residents. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Harrisville residents before they take on more. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 4.5% decline in Harrisville. The nearest larger city is St. Marys, WV about 15 miles away.

What the Census records for Harrisville

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

Harrisville against the rest of West Virginia

Harrisville is the 67th-largest of 230 Census places in West Virginia and contains about 0.3% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 178th of 230 West Virginia places, putting it near the 23th percentile for growth. By density, at about 981 people per square mile, it ranks 121st in West Virginia. Within 50 miles sit 58 smaller Census places, alongside the 20 that are larger.

The anatomy of a Harrisville personal loan

In Harrisville, a small community of about 1,554, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Harrisville can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. The term you choose in Harrisville decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

The geography behind Harrisville

Harrisville covers about 1.6 square miles of land, with 0.01 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). With 1,554 residents, the land area yields roughly 981 people per square mile. The largest place in West Virginia, Charleston, lies about 67 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 20 larger communities surround Harrisville. Within the same 50 miles lie 58 smaller Census places.

Borrowing reach in Harrisville

At roughly 981 people per square mile, Harrisville is moderately settled; 20 larger places lie within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in West Virginia reach Harrisville's 1,554 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is St. Marys, WV about 15 miles away.

How West Virginia law applies in Harrisville

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in West Virginia, and so for Harrisville's roughly 1,554 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWest Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI)
Source says: The West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions is charged with the regulation and supervision of financial institutions chartered by the State of West Virginia.
West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusTraditional payday lending is generally prohibited; check cashers are regulated under W. Va. Code ch. 32A
Source says: Traditional "Payday Lenders" are generally prohibited within this state.
West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated consumer lender license required from the Commissioner (W. Va. Code § 46A-4-101)
Source says: Unless a person has first obtained a license from the commissioner authorizing the person to make regulated consumer loans
West Virginia Legislature (West Virginia Code)
as of 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.

Common questions

What are my options in Harrisville 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 Harrisville is the same as anywhere in West Virginia.
What loan size can I expect in Harrisville?
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 Harrisville?
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 Harrisville 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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