Personal loans in Winona, MS

Winona counts about 4,079 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Mississippi law does the governing. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Winona down by about 9.3%.

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

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With an estimated 4,079 residents, Winona is the 71st-largest of 299 places in Mississippi. For a community of about 4,079, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. Lenders active in Winona report to a Mississippi supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. A larger market lies at Grenada, MS about 21 miles away.

Winona: population, trend and location

What follows is Winona's place in the Census record, alongside the Mississippi rules that govern a personal loan made here.

How lenders reach Winona

With about 302 residents per square mile, Winona is lightly settled, and 4 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Mississippi reach Winona's 4,079 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Grenada, MS about 21 miles away.

Winona against the rest of Mississippi

Within Mississippi, Winona holds roughly 0.3% of all residents, the 71st-largest share among 299 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Winona ranks 289th of 299 in Mississippi (about the 3th percentile). Its roughly 302 residents per square mile place it 210th among Mississippi's places. By land area, its 13.5 square miles rank 44th of 299 places in Mississippi.

How Mississippi law applies in Winona

This table holds the Mississippi rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Winona's 4,079 residents.

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

Where Winona sits

Inside Winona's boundaries lie roughly 13.5 square miles of land and 0.03 square miles of water. That land carries about 302 people per square mile. The largest place in Mississippi, Jackson, lies about 86 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Winona takes in 4 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 49 smaller Census places.

How personal loans work in Winona

In Winona, a small community of about 4,079, 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 Winona can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Winona loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

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