Black Creek at a glance
- Population: 1,341, the 322nd-largest community in Wisconsin out of 605 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 count put the population at 1,359 (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: about 1.3% lower than the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Wisconsin places: 322nd largest of 605 (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: about 47% of places in Wisconsin are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: the Census Gazetteer places it at 44.4745, -88.4502.
- Nearest larger cities: Seymour, WI (7 mi); Hortonville, WI (13 mi); Appleton, WI (14 mi); Greenville, WI (14 mi); Little Chute, WI (14 mi); US Census Bureau population estimates.
- Smaller places close by: Nichols, WI (6 mi); Shiocton, WI (7 mi); Bear Creek, WI (14 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Black Creek
Unlike a revolving credit card, a personal loan is closed-end: the balance falls on a fixed schedule and the payment does not change.
Two loans can share an interest rate and still differ in APR once fees are counted, so compare APR; our personal loan calculator shows the difference over the full term.
The offer you receive reflects the lender's read of your credit, income and debts, and the term controls the balance between payment size and total interest.
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.
Wisconsin lending rules that apply in Black Creek
Read the table as the compliance picture for a lender serving Black Creek: label, sourced figure, publisher and date.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Black Creek
Before you share your details with a lender in Black Creek:
- 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.