Maple Valley at a glance
- Population: 28,434, the 41st-largest community in Washington out of 281 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 28,011 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: population rose about 1.5% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Washington places: 41st largest of 281 (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: ahead of around 85% of Washington places in population terms (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 47.3671, -122.0348 (Census Gazetteer, US Census Bureau).
- Nearest larger cities: Kent, WA (8 mi); Auburn, WA (9 mi); Renton, WA (11 mi); Issaquah, WA (12 mi); Des Moines, WA (13 mi) (Census populations, approximate straight-line distance).
- Nearest smaller communities: Covington, WA (3 mi); Black Diamond, WA (4 mi); Enumclaw, WA (12 mi), each a US Census place.
What a personal loan costs in Maple Valley
Personal loans are installment credit — one lump sum, repaid in equal monthly installments across a fixed term you agree to up front.
The APR is the comparable price of a loan since it folds in fees; model any offer with the personal loan calculator first.
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.
Set the loan amount from the expense itself rather than the maximum you are approved for, and keep the payment within your existing budget.
Washington lending rules that apply in Maple Valley
Every figure in the table below is sourced to a publisher with a date; where a state does not publish a number, we say so rather than estimate.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Maple Valley
Before you share your details with a lender in Maple Valley:
- 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.