Everson at a glance
- Population: 3,071, the 143rd-largest community in Washington out of 281 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 2,937 people (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: roughly 4.6% higher than at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Washington places: 143rd in population of 281 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: ahead of around 49% of Washington places in population terms (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 48.9125 / -122.3537, per the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities: Lynden, WA (5 mi); Ferndale, WA (11 mi); Bellingham, WA (12 mi); Blaine, WA (19 mi); Sedro-Woolley, WA (28 mi) (Census populations, approximate straight-line distance).
- Smaller places nearby: Nooksack, WA (2 mi); Sumas, WA (7 mi); Lyman, WA (30 mi), per US Census Bureau estimates.
What a personal loan costs in Everson
Personal loans are closed-end installment debt, so the monthly payment and the payoff date are known from the start.
APR is the figure that lets you compare like with like, since it wraps fees into the rate; run your own numbers with the personal loan calculator.
A longer repayment period spreads the cost and increases the interest paid, so compare total cost, not just the monthly figure.
Work out the payment you can comfortably carry each month first, then borrow no more than that figure supports.
Washington lending rules that apply in Everson
Where a figure is not published by the state, the row points to the source instead of guessing.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer Loan Company license required (Consumer Loan Act, RCW 31.04.035) Source says: No person may engage in any activity subject to this chapter without first obtaining and maintaining a license in accordance with this chapter. | Washington State Legislature (RCW) as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Source says: DFI licenses and regulates financial institutions and service providers in Washington. | Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 12% per annum, or four points above the Federal Reserve bill rate, whichever is higher (RCW 19.52.020) Source says: any rate of interest shall be legal so long as the rate of interest does not exceed the higher of: (a) Twelve percent per annum | Washington State Legislature (RCW) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Licensed; small loans capped at $700 or 30% of monthly income, max 45 days, fees 15% on first $500 and 10% above (RCW 31.45) Source says: Payday lenders must be licensed by DFI — including online lenders that do business with Washington residents. | Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Everson
Before you commit to a personal loan in Everson, work through these steps:
- 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 Washington using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.