Personal loans in Sister Bay, WI

The first question in Sister Bay is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 1,165 people live here under Wisconsin lending law. Roughly 1,165 residents live in Sister Bay, the 344th-largest community in Wisconsin.

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.

Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Sister Bay loan. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 1.4% growth in Sister Bay. Consumer lending that reaches Sister Bay's 1,165 residents is governed by Wisconsin statute; no city ordinance changes it. The closest larger place is Menominee, MI about 24 miles away.

Sister Bay: population, trend and location

The figures below are Sister Bay's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Wisconsin rules.

Sister Bay against the rest of Wisconsin

Within Wisconsin, Sister Bay holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 344th-largest share among 605 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Sister Bay ranks 136th of 605 in Wisconsin (about the 78th percentile). Its roughly 437 residents per square mile place it 447th among Wisconsin's places. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 16 residents.

How lenders reach Sister Bay

With about 437 residents per square mile, Sister Bay is lightly settled, and 8 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Sister Bay's 1,165 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Menominee, MI about 24 miles away.

What Wisconsin law requires in Sister Bay

For the roughly 1,165 residents of Sister Bay, the rules below are Wisconsin's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

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
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
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed by the DFI Division of Banking; statewide database tracking (Wis. Stat. § 138.14)
Source says: "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued by the division under sub. (5)
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16

A pre-application checklist for Sister Bay

For Sister Bay's roughly 1,165 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. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Wisconsin licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  6. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.
  7. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.

In Sister Bay as elsewhere in Wisconsin, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 1,165 residents.

The geography behind Sister Bay

Sister Bay's land area is about 2.7 square miles; a further 0.99 square miles is water. That land carries about 437 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Milwaukee, is roughly 152 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 8 larger communities surround Sister Bay. By land area it ranks 257th of 605 Wisconsin places.

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