Bellerive Acres at a glance
- Population: 184 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate), the 687th-largest of 937 places in Missouri.
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 Census recorded 188 residents here (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: roughly 2.1% fewer residents than at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Missouri places: 687th in population of 937 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: about 27% of places in Missouri are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: latitude 38.7122, longitude -90.3121 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Normandy, MO (1 mi); Pasadena Park, MO (1 mi); Bel-Ridge, MO (1 mi); Cool Valley, MO (1 mi); Bel-Nor, MO (1 mi); each population is a US Census Bureau estimate.
- Nearest smaller communities: Glen Echo Park, MO (1 mi); Champ, MO (8 mi); Country Life Acres, MO (10 mi) (Census populations).
What a personal loan costs in Bellerive Acres
The defining feature of a personal loan is the fixed installment: the same payment every month until the term ends.
APR, not the simple interest rate, reflects what the loan actually costs once fees are included; the personal loan calculator puts a figure on it.
Choosing a longer term eases the monthly budget but adds interest over the life of the loan; a shorter term costs more per month and less overall.
Pre-qualification is a good first filter: it shows the rate and amount a lender may offer before you agree to a full application and a hard inquiry.
Missouri lending rules that apply in Bellerive Acres
The table lists the Missouri rules that apply to a loan made in Bellerive Acres, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Payday lending status | Legal and licensed — unsecured loans of $500 or less require a license from the Director of the Division of Finance (RSMo § 408.500) Source says: "in the business of making unsecured loans of five hundred dollars or less shall obtain a license from the director of the division of finance" | Missouri Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer credit lenders licensed and regulated by the Division of Finance's consumer credit section (Chapters 367 and 408, RSMo) Source says: "The consumer credit section of the Missouri Division of Finance is responsible for licensing and regulating various types of consumer finance companies" | Missouri Division of Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Missouri 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 |
How to compare offers in Bellerive Acres
A few practical steps will make the process in Bellerive Acres less costly:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Missouri using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.