Personal loans in Waverly, AL

In Waverly, one of 462 Census places in Alabama, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. Waverly ranks 427th of 462 places in Alabama, with a population near 150.

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.

Verify the lender's Alabama licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Waverly. Population in Waverly dropped about 2.6% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. To lend to Waverly's 150 residents, a company must hold a Alabama licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. The nearest larger metro is Camp Hill, AL about 7 miles away.

What the Census records for Waverly

Waverly is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

How Waverly compares across Alabama

Among Alabama's 462 places, Waverly sits at 427th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Waverly stands 355th among Alabama's 462 places — roughly the 23th percentile. Its roughly 54 residents per square mile place it 449th among Alabama's places. By land area, its 2.8 square miles rank 337th of 462 places in Alabama.

Alabama rules behind a Waverly personal loan

When Alabama does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Waverly is bound by the same rules.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorAlabama State Banking Department — Bureau of Loans (BOL)
Source says: "The Bureau of Loans (hereinafter “the BOL”) was established in 1945". The BOL administers the Small Loan Act, Consumer Credit Act, Pawn Shop Act, Mortgage Brokers Licensing Act, Deferred Presentment Services Act and SAFE Act.
Alabama State Banking Department
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted — deferred presentment services licensed by the supervisor; maximum advance $500; maximum fee 17.5% of amount advanced
Source says: "a maximum fee on any deferred presentment transaction not to exceed 17.5 percent of the amount advanced"; "The maximum amount that may be advanced in any deferred presentment transaction is five hundred dollars ($500)".
Alabama State Banking Department — Deferred Presentment Services Act (Code of Alabama §§ 5-18A-1 et seq.)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingAlabama Small Loan Act license required from the supervisor for loans under $1,500; interest capped at 3% per month on the first $200 and 2% per month on $200–$1,500
Source says: "No person shall engage in the business of lending in amounts of less than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500)"; "without first having obtained a license from the supervisor"; "not exceeding three percent a month on that part of the unpaid principal balance not in excess of two hundred dollars".
Alabama State Banking Department — Alabama Small Loan Act (Code of Alabama §§ 5-18-1 et seq.)
as of 2026-09-16

Where Waverly sits

Waverly's land area is about 2.8 square miles; a further 0.02 square miles is water. The resulting density is about 54 people per square mile. Huntsville, the largest place in Alabama, is about 150 miles from Waverly. A 50-mile radius around Waverly takes in 46 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 279 larger places.

What is available to Waverly borrowers

Waverly is sparsely settled, with about 54 people per square mile and 46 larger places within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Waverly's 150 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Camp Hill, AL about 7 miles away.

Inside a Waverly personal loan

In Waverly, a small community of about 150, 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 Waverly can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. The term you choose in Waverly decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

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 Waverly 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 Waverly is the same as anywhere in Alabama.
What loan size can I expect in Waverly?
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 Waverly?
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 Waverly 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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