Morrisville at a glance
- Population: roughly 396 people; 513th of 937 places in Missouri (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 383 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: up roughly 3.4% across the 2020-to-2023 comparison (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Missouri places: 513th in population of 937 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it is larger than about 45% of the places in Missouri (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 37.4786, -93.4340 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Walnut Grove, MO (8 mi); Pleasant Hope, MO (9 mi); Bolivar, MO (9 mi); Willard, MO (13 mi); Fair Play, MO (13 mi) — straight-line distances, US Census Bureau populations.
- Nearest smaller towns: Aldrich, MO (8 mi); Dadeville, MO (13 mi); Halfway, MO (14 mi) — US Census Bureau populations.
What a personal loan costs in Morrisville
A personal loan is structured as an installment plan, with a set number of monthly payments and a fixed amount due each time.
Judge an offer by its APR, which blends the interest rate with fees, and use the personal loan calculator to see the total cost.
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.
Before you borrow, decide what the loan is for and whether the monthly payment fits a budget you can already meet without taking on new debt.
Missouri lending rules that apply in Morrisville
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Missouri, and therefore in Morrisville.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Morrisville
Run through this list before signing anything in Morrisville:
- 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.