Personal loans in Pass Christian, MS

Personal loans in Pass Christian are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 6,255 population.

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

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Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a Pass Christian loan. The Census counts 6,255 people in Pass Christian, the 56th-largest figure among Mississippi's 299 places. To lend to Pass Christian's 6,255 residents, a company must hold a Mississippi licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 increase in Pass Christian at about 9.9%. The nearest larger metro is Long Beach, MS about 5 miles away.

Pass Christian: the sourced local profile

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

What a Pass Christian borrower is actually offered

Pass Christian is a small town of about 6,255 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Two numbers drive a Pass Christian loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Pass Christian loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

The Mississippi lending rules that reach Pass Christian

Below are the Mississippi rules that apply to a loan made in Pass Christian, each with the regulator that issued it.

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
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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)See the latest published figure
value_text left null: the maximum finance charge for licensed small-loan lenders is set by Miss. Code § 75-17-21, which § 75-67-119 references as the limit; no retrievable official page published the current figure for direct verification.		Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
as of 2026-09-16

What is available to Pass Christian borrowers

With about 759 residents per square mile, Pass Christian is moderately settled, and 15 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Mississippi reach Pass Christian's 6,255 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is Long Beach, MS about 5 miles away.

Land, water and location for Pass Christian

Pass Christian covers about 8.2 square miles of land, with 7.03 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). The resulting density is about 759 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Jackson, is roughly 150 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 15 larger communities surround Pass Christian. By land area it ranks 76th of 299 Mississippi places.

Where Pass Christian sits in Mississippi

Pass Christian is the 56th-largest of 299 Census places in Mississippi and contains about 0.4% of the state's people. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Pass Christian stands 6th among Mississippi's 299 places — roughly the 98th percentile. By density, at about 759 people per square mile, it ranks 70th in Mississippi. Within 50 miles sit 6 smaller Census places, alongside the 15 that are larger.

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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 Pass Christian 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 Pass Christian is the same as anywhere in Mississippi.
What loan size can I expect in Pass Christian?
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 Pass Christian?
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 Pass Christian 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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