Paynesville at a glance
- Population: 61 — 861st in Missouri, which has 937 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 60 residents (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census).
- 2020 to 2023 change: population rose about 1.7% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Missouri places: the 861st-largest of 937 (US Census Bureau, 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: it is larger than about 8% of the places in Missouri (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: latitude 39.2625, longitude -90.9003 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Eolia, MO (6 mi); Clarksville, MO (7 mi); Elsberry, MO (9 mi); Hamburg, IL (10 mi); Pleasant Hill, IL (13 mi) (Census populations, approximate straight-line distance).
- Nearest smaller places: Annada, MO (4 mi); Florence, IL (30 mi); Valley City, IL (34 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).
What a personal loan costs in Paynesville
A personal loan hands you a single sum and a repayment schedule of equal monthly installments over an agreed term.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
Choosing a longer term eases the monthly budget but adds interest over the life of the loan; a shorter term costs more per month and less overall.
Most lenders offer pre-qualification with a soft credit pull, so you can see an estimated rate and amount without affecting your credit score.
Missouri lending rules that apply in Paynesville
The table lists the Missouri rules that apply to a loan made in Paynesville, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Paynesville
The order below is a sensible way to approach a loan in Paynesville:
- 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.