Personal loans in Monroe, WI

For the 10,439 people in Monroe, Wisconsin runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply.

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

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Monroe is home to roughly 10,439 people and stands 93rd by size out of 605 Census places in Wisconsin. A personal loan in Monroe is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 10,439 people. Monroe shed about 2.1% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Monroe. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Freeport, IL about 22 miles away.

The Monroe data picture

Here is the sourced Census picture for Monroe, plus the Wisconsin lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

The Wisconsin lending rules that reach Monroe

Below are the Wisconsin rules that apply to a loan made in Monroe, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Banking
Source says: "Department" means the department of financial institutions
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingLicensed lender license required from the Division of Banking (Wis. Stat. § 138.09)
Source says: Before any person may do business under this section, that person shall first obtain a license from the division.
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per year maximum ($12 per $100) on the declining principal balance, except as authorized by other statutes (Wis. Stat. § 138.05(1)(a))
Source says: At the rate of $12 upon $100 for one year computed upon the declining principal balance of the loan or forbearance
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16

Inside a Monroe personal loan

In Monroe, a small town of about 10,439, 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 Monroe can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Monroe loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Monroe on the map

The Census Gazetteer records about 5.8 square miles of land within Monroe, with no significant water area listed. With 10,439 residents, the land area yields roughly 1,813 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Milwaukee, is roughly 90 miles away. Within 50 miles of Monroe there are 20 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 147 larger places.

Monroe against the rest of Wisconsin

Set beside Wisconsin's 605 places, Monroe ranks 93rd by population and holds about 0.2% of the state total. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 516th of 605 Wisconsin places, putting it near the 15th percentile for growth. By density, at about 1,813 people per square mile, it ranks 81st in Wisconsin. By land area, its 5.8 square miles rank 128th of 605 places in Wisconsin.

Getting a loan in Monroe

Monroe is a moderately settled community of about 10,439 people, with 20 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether Monroe has a local branch or not, a Wisconsin-licensed lender can serve its 10,439 people online on the same terms. The nearest bigger place is Freeport, IL about 22 miles away.

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 Monroe 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 Monroe is the same as anywhere in Wisconsin.
What loan size can I expect in Monroe?
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 Monroe?
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 Monroe 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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