Personal loans in Meadville, MS

Consumer lending that reaches Meadville's 441 residents is governed by Mississippi statute; no city ordinance changes it. The roughly 441 people who live in Meadville borrow under Mississippi rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate.

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.

Meadville is home to roughly 441 people and stands 209th by size out of 299 Census places in Mississippi. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 2.0%. Verify the lender's Mississippi licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Meadville. The nearest larger metro is Bude, MS about 2 miles away.

Local context for Meadville

Most of what governs a Meadville loan is written in Mississippi law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

The Meadville borrowing checklist

For Meadville's roughly 441 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Confirm the Mississippi licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  6. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  7. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.

None of these steps is Meadville-specific: the same Mississippi licensing and disclosure rules reach all 441 residents.

Borrowing reach in Meadville

At roughly 390 people per square mile, Meadville is lightly settled; 30 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Meadville's 441 borrowers is set by Mississippi licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Bude, MS about 2 miles away.

Meadville against the rest of Mississippi

Against Mississippi's other places, Meadville accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 209th of 299 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Meadville ranks 112th of 299 in Mississippi (about the 63th percentile). At about 390 people per square mile, Meadville is the 170th most densely settled place in Mississippi. The population moved by about 9 people between 2020 and 2023, a 2.0% shift.

How a Meadville personal loan is priced

A Meadville personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 441 residents. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Meadville's rank of 209th in Mississippi: 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 Meadville loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Which Mississippi laws govern a loan in Meadville

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance (DBCF)
Source says: "The Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance's (DBCF) mission is to regulate, supervise and safeguard financial institutions chartered and licensed in Mississippi"
Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingSmall loan license required (Small Loan Regulatory Law; Miss. Code § 75-67-105)
Source says: "No person shall engage in the business of lending money ... without being the holder of a valid and subsisting license"
Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Delayed-deposit (payday) fee caps$20 per $100 advanced on checks ≤$250; $21.95 per $100 on checks over $250 (DBCF rule)
Source says: "Delayed deposit transaction: $20.00 per $100.00 advanced for checks $250.00 and under"
Mississippi Secretary of State (DBCF administrative regulations)
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 Meadville 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 Meadville is the same as anywhere in Mississippi.
What loan size can I expect in Meadville?
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 Meadville?
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 Meadville 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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