Personal loans in Wallace, KS

Wallace is home to roughly 45 people and stands 582nd by size out of 625 Census places in Kansas. The 2020-to-2023 change in Wallace is negligible, under a tenth of a percent.

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

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Wallace counts about 45 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Kansas law does the governing. State law, rather than federal rules alone, supplies the rate caps and licensing rules that reach Wallace's 45 residents. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Wallace's 45 residents are no exception. The nearest larger city is Sharon Springs, KS about 9 miles away.

Wallace: population, trend and location

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

Wallace: area, density and distance

Wallace's land area is roughly 0.4 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. With 45 residents, the land area yields roughly 112 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Wichita, the distance is roughly 245 miles. Within 50 miles of Wallace there are 14 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 368th of 625 Kansas places.

What shapes a Wallace personal loan

In Wallace, a small community of about 45, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Wallace lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. The term you choose in Wallace decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

What Kansas law requires in Wallace

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorKansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC)
Source says: "The Office of the State Bank Commissioner regulates all state-chartered banks, trust companies, mortgage businesses, supervised lenders, credit service organizations, earned wage access service providers, and money transmitters".
Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner
as of 2026-09-16
UCCC consumer loan rate caps36% on first $860 of unpaid balance; 21% above $860 (closed-end consumer loans)
Source says: "36% on the unpaid principal balance which is $860 or less, and 21% on the unpaid principal balance which exceeds $860".
Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)15% per annum (general contract-rate ceiling for written instruments)
Source says: "may stipulate therein for interest receivable ... at a rate not to exceed 15% per annum unless otherwise specifically authorized by law".
Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16

Borrowing reach in Wallace

With about 112 residents per square mile, Wallace is lightly settled, and 14 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Kansas reach Wallace's 45 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. For a larger market, the closest option is Sharon Springs, KS about 9 miles away.

Wallace in state context

Against Kansas's other places, Wallace accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 582nd of 625 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Wallace ranks 154th of 625 in Kansas (about the 75th percentile). At about 112 people per square mile, Wallace is the 608th most densely settled place in Kansas. In land area, Wallace ranks 368th among Kansas's 625 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 Wallace 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 Wallace is the same as anywhere in Kansas.
What loan size can I expect in Wallace?
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 Wallace?
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 Wallace 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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