Bellevue at a glance
- Population: about 16,730 residents, ranking 52nd of 605 Census places in Wisconsin (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 15,935 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: a gain of roughly 5.0% between the 2020 count and the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Wisconsin places: 52nd in population of 605 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it exceeds roughly 91% of Wisconsin's Census places by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: the Census Gazetteer places it at 44.4608, -87.9559.
- Nearest larger cities: Green Bay, WI (4 mi); De Pere, WI (6 mi); Ashwaubenon, WI (7 mi); Howard, WI (9 mi); Kaukauna, WI (20 mi); US Census Bureau population estimates.
- Smaller places close by: Allouez, WI (4 mi); Denmark, WI (10 mi); Hobart, WI (10 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Bellevue
A personal loan is structured as an installment plan, with a set number of monthly payments and a fixed amount due each time.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
A lender weighs your credit profile, income and debts when setting the rate, and a longer term lowers the payment at the cost of more interest overall.
Pre-qualifying with several lenders takes minutes, uses a soft pull, and gives you real numbers to compare before any hard inquiry.
Wisconsin lending rules that apply in Bellevue
The table carries the Wisconsin rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Bellevue.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State lending regulator | Wisconsin 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 status | Legal 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 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Licensed lender license required from the Division of Banking (Wis. Stat. § 138.09) Source says: Before any person may do business under this section, that person shall first obtain a license from the division. | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Bellevue
Run through this list before signing anything in Bellevue:
- 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 Wisconsin using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.