Personal loans in Kosciusko, MS

If you are considering a personal loan in Kosciusko, Mississippi, the terms you are offered depend on your credit profile and on how Mississippi regulates consumer lenders. Mississippi has its own licensing and rate rules for consumer lenders — each row below cites the regulator it came from. That is why a rate you see advertised nationally may not be available on the terms shown where you live. Use the calculators below to estimate a monthly payment before you compare offers. The guides linked below explain the terms you will meet in a loan agreement.

Kosciusko residents are protected by Mississippi's consumer lending statutes.

What to know before you borrow in Mississippi

Payday lendingPermitted and regulated — maximum loan amount: $500, including the amounts of the fees; maximum loan term: (a) A licensee may delay the deposit of a personal check cashed for a customer with a face amount of not more than $250 for up to 30 days under the provisions of this section. (b) A licensee shall enter into a written agreement for a delayed deposit transaction of a personal check cashed for a customer with a face amount of more than $250 but not more than $500 for a period of at least 28 days but not more than 30 days, as selected by the customer, under the provisions of this section, with the licensee having the option to deposit or collect the check.Source: National Conference of State Legislatures · as of 2023
Small-loan / installment licensingConsumer lenders must obtain a state license (Yes).Source: Conference of State Bank Supervisors · as of 2026
Interest rate cap (usury limit)Usury limit: 8% (Miss. Code Ann. § 75-17-1). Finance rates and fees for licensed lenders: 36% per annum on the portion not exceeding $1,000 33% per annum on the portion between $1,000-$2,500 24% per annum on the portion between $2,000-$5,000 14% per annum on the portion exceeding $5,000 OR 18% per annum on loans exceeding $25,000 OR A monthly finance charge in lieu of interest and charges of 59% per annum on loans of $4,000 or less.Source: Conference of State Bank Supervisors · as of 2026
Consumer lending regulatorConsumer lenders in Mississippi are licensed and supervised by the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.Source: Conference of State Bank Supervisors · as of 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Will applying for a loan in Kosciusko affect my credit score?

A pre-qualification check is typically a soft inquiry and does not affect your score. A full application is usually a hard inquiry, which can have a small, temporary effect.

What should I compare between two loan offers in Kosciusko?

Compare the APR rather than the interest rate, the term, any origination fee, and whether there is a prepayment penalty. The total amount repaid is the clearest single number.

Are payday loans available in Mississippi?

Mississippi has its own rules for short-term credit, which the sourced table above describes. Where a state restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or stop offering it locally.

Where can I check that a lender serving Kosciusko is legitimate?

The consumer lending regulator named in the table above publishes licence lookups. Checking a lender's licence before you share personal details is a reasonable precaution.

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