Personal loans in Kline, SC

Consumer lending that reaches Kline's 145 residents is governed by South Carolina statute; no city ordinance changes it.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 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.

Kline, South Carolina — home to about 145 people — is a small community, so the terms you are offered follow South Carolina law rather than any local rule. With 145 residents, Kline outranks about 11% of the communities in South Carolina. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in Kline at about 0.7%. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Kline. The closest larger city is Barnwell, SC about 8 miles away.

Borrowing in Kline: the local picture

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

Kline against the rest of South Carolina

Within South Carolina, Kline holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 242nd-largest share among 271 places. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 172nd of 271 South Carolina places, putting it near the 37th percentile for growth. By density, at about 47 people per square mile, it ranks 268th in South Carolina. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 1 residents.

Borrowing reach in Kline

Kline is a sparsely settled community of about 145 people, with 54 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Kline's 145 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest larger city, Barnwell, SC about 8 miles away.

Kline: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records 3.1 square miles of land and 0.02 square miles of water within Kline. That land carries about 47 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Charleston, is roughly 82 miles away. Kline has 54 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 12 smaller Census places.

The South Carolina lending rules that reach Kline

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorSouth Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Division (Office of the Commissioner of Consumer Finance)
Source says: "South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions Office of the Commissioner of Consumer Finance" (site heading).
South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Division
as of 2026-09-16
Supervised loan threshold (state-specific rule)Consumer loans with a finance charge above 12%/year are "supervised loans" requiring licensed supervised lenders; supervised lenders may charge up to 18% per year on unpaid balances.
Source says: "Supervised loan means a consumer loan in which the rate of the loan finance charge exceeds twelve percent per year" (37-3-301); "eighteen percent per year on the unpaid balances of principal" (37-3-201(2)(c)).
South Carolina Legislature (S.C. Code of Laws)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)8.75% per annum statutory legal rate where no rate is agreed (judgment rate: Wall Street Journal prime + 4 points).
Source says: "the legal interest shall be at the rate of eight and three-fourths percent per annum" (S.C. Code 34-31-20(A)).
South Carolina Legislature (S.C. Code of Laws)
as of 2026-09-16

The anatomy of a Kline personal loan

With roughly 145 residents, Kline is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Kline lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Kline loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

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 Kline 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 Kline is the same as anywhere in South Carolina.
What loan size can I expect in Kline?
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 Kline?
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 Kline 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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