Personal loans in Phillipsburg, MO

A personal loan in Phillipsburg is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 166 people. By population, Phillipsburg sits at 711th in Missouri, with an estimated 166 residents.

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.

Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Phillipsburg lender. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 0.6%. To lend to Phillipsburg's 166 residents, a company must hold a Missouri licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. The closest larger city is Conway, MO about 4 miles away.

Phillipsburg by the numbers

Read the local figures below as context; read the sourced Missouri table as the rulebook a lender here must follow.

How personal loans work in Phillipsburg

With roughly 166 residents, Phillipsburg is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. A lender serving Phillipsburg's 166 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Phillipsburg loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Land, water and location for Phillipsburg

Phillipsburg's land area is roughly 0.8 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 208 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Kansas City, is roughly 145 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Phillipsburg takes in 53 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 477th of 937 Missouri places.

Phillipsburg in state context

Against Missouri's other places, Phillipsburg accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 711th of 937 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 411th of 937 Missouri places, putting it near the 56th percentile for growth. By density, at about 208 people per square mile, it ranks 849th in Missouri. In land area, Phillipsburg ranks 477th among Missouri's 937 places.

How Missouri law applies in Phillipsburg

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMissouri Division of Finance (Department of Commerce and Insurance)
Source says: "We regulate state-chartered banks, trust companies, consumer credit facilities, mortgage brokers, and savings and loan institutions"
Missouri Division of Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Additional loan fee cap (30+ day loans)Up to 10% of principal, capped at $100 (RSMo § 408.140)
Source says: "a fee, not to exceed ten percent of the principal amount loaned not to exceed one hundred dollars may be charged by the lender"
Missouri Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)10% per annum, or the higher published 'market rate' (RSMo § 408.030)
Source says: "a rate of interest not exceeding ten percent per annum on money due or to become due upon any contract"
Missouri Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16

What to do before borrowing in Phillipsburg

Before you apply in Phillipsburg, a community of about 166, work through these steps:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Missouri regulator's licence list.
  5. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  6. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.
  7. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.

The process is identical across Missouri; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Phillipsburg holds 166 people.

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 Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg is the same as anywhere in Missouri.
What loan size can I expect in Phillipsburg?
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 Phillipsburg?
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 Phillipsburg 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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