Personal loans in Maysville, KY

Maysville is a small town in Kentucky, with an estimated 8,687 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. Roughly 8,687 residents live in Maysville, the 48th-largest community in Kentucky.

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.

Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Maysville. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Maysville down by about 2.1%. Every figure below is Kentucky's own, applied to Maysville's 8,687 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. The nearest larger metro is Alexandria, KY about 39 miles away.

What the Census records for Maysville

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

What to do before borrowing in Maysville

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Maysville (8,687 residents):

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Confirm the Kentucky licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.
  6. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.
  7. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.

In Maysville as elsewhere in Kentucky, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 8,687 residents.

What Kentucky law requires in Maysville

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Kentucky, and so for Maysville's roughly 8,687 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorKentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Source says: "The Department of Financial Institutions' mission is to serve Kentucky residents by promoting access to a stable financial industry, implementing effective and efficient regulatory oversight".
Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)Up to 19% per annum, or 4% over the 90-day commercial-paper discount rate, whichever is less (by written agreement)
Source says: "At a per annum rate not to exceed four percent (4%) in excess of the discount rate on ninety (90) day commercial paper ... or nineteen percent (19%), whichever is less".
Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (Kentucky Revised Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (deferred deposit service business; payday loans)
Source says: "The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has secured the services of Veritec Solutions, LLC to provide a common database with real-time access for deferred deposit transactions".
Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16

Where Maysville sits in Kentucky

Within Kentucky, Maysville holds roughly 0.5% of all residents, the 48th-largest share among 416 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Maysville stands 336th among Kentucky's 416 places — roughly the 19th percentile. By density, at about 458 people per square mile, it ranks 346th in Kentucky. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 187 residents.

Land, water and location for Maysville

Maysville covers about 19.0 square miles of land, with 2.38 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). Spread across it are roughly 458 residents per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Lexington-Fayette, the distance is roughly 55 miles. A 50-mile radius around Maysville takes in 12 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 76 larger places.

How personal loans work in Maysville

In Maysville, a small town of about 8,687, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. A lender serving Maysville's 8,687 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Maysville 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 Maysville 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 Maysville is the same as anywhere in Kentucky.
What loan size can I expect in Maysville?
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 Maysville?
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 Maysville 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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