Personal loans in Highland, KS

The Census counts 922 people in Highland, the 207th-largest figure among Kansas's 625 places. Population in Highland climbed about 0.3% over the three years from 2020 to 2023.

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

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Highland is a small community of about 922 residents, and a personal loan taken out here is governed by Kansas statute. To lend to Highland's 922 residents, a company must hold a Kansas licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Highland. The nearest larger city is Troy, KS about 10 miles away.

Borrowing in Highland: the local picture

Set out below is Highland's local context next to the state-level rules that reach every lender here.

The Kansas lending rules that reach Highland

Kansas has no separate rate rule for Highland; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 922 people.

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

The anatomy of a Highland personal loan

A Highland personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 922 residents. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Highland's rank of 207th 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 Highland loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Getting a loan in Highland

Highland is moderately settled, with about 1,727 people per square mile and 29 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Highland has a local branch or not, a Kansas-licensed lender can serve its 922 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Troy, KS about 10 miles away.

Highland in state context

Against Kansas's other places, Highland accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 207th of 625 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Highland ranks 107th of 625 in Kansas (about the 83th percentile). At about 1,727 people per square mile, Highland is the 56th most densely settled place in Kansas. Within 50 miles sit 98 smaller Census places, alongside the 29 that are larger.

Highland: area, density and distance

Inside Highland's boundaries lie about 0.5 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. That land carries about 1,727 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Wichita, the distance is roughly 187 miles. Counting outward 50 miles, 29 larger communities surround Highland. By land area it ranks 306th of 625 Kansas places.

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