Quincy at a glance
- Population: 8,315, the 103rd-largest community in Washington out of 281 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 7,544 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: roughly 10.2% higher than at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Washington places: 103rd out of 281 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: about 63% of places in Washington are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 47.2359, -119.8491 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities (within 120 miles): Ephrata, WA (16 mi); East Wenatchee, WA (24 mi); Wenatchee, WA (26 mi); Moses Lake, WA (28 mi); Ellensburg, WA (37 mi) (US Census Bureau populations).
- Smaller places close by: George, WA (11 mi); Rock Island, WA (17 mi); Soap Lake, WA (20 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Quincy
A personal loan gives you the full amount at once and spreads repayment over a set number of months at a fixed payment.
The advertised interest rate leaves out fees that the APR captures, which is why APR is the number to weigh; try the personal loan calculator before you apply.
A lender weighs your credit profile, income and debts when setting the rate, and a longer term lowers the payment at the cost of more interest overall.
A payment that strains the budget is a warning sign; a smaller loan or a little more saving time is the safer route.
Washington lending rules that apply in Quincy
Read the table as the compliance picture for a lender serving Quincy: label, sourced figure, publisher and date.
| 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 Quincy
Here is a short checklist for comparing personal loans in Quincy:
- 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.