Personal loans in Bellevue, WA
Two people with the same credit score can be offered different rates in Bellevue, Washington — one from a bank, one from an online lender. How much a lender in Washington can charge is governed by state statute and supervised by a state regulator. In practice, Washington residents often see a narrower set of short-term products than the national advertising suggests. Work out what you can comfortably repay each month, then see which loan amount and term fit that number. Nothing on this page is a loan offer, and no figure here is a quote.
What to know before you borrow in Washington
| Complaint / licensing lookup | Check whether a lender holds a state license through NMLS Consumer Access (nmlsconsumeraccess.org) or the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions; consumers can file complaints with the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions or the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.Source: Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) Consumer Access · as of 2026 |
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| Payday lending | Permitted and regulated — maximum loan amount: May not exceed $700 or 30% of the gross monthly income of the borrower, whichever is lower; maximum loan term: A licensee must set the due date of a small loan on or after the date of the borrower's next pay date. If a borrower's next pay date is within seven days of taking out the loan, a licensee must set the due date of a small loan on or after the borrower's second pay date after the date the small loan is made. The termination date of a small loan may not exceed the origination date of that same small loan by more than 45 days, including weekends and holidays, unless the term of the loan is extended by agreement of both the borrower and the licensee and no additional fee or interest is charged.Source: National Conference of State Legislatures · as of 2023 |
| Small-loan / installment licensing | Consumer lenders must obtain a state license (Yes).Source: Conference of State Bank Supervisors · as of 2026 |
| Interest rate cap (usury limit) | Usury limit: 12% in absence of a written agreement (Wash. Rev. Code § 19.52.020 (2020)); 12% or 4% above the equivalent coupon issue yield published by the Federal Reserve (Wash. Rev. Code § 19.52.020 (2020)). Finance rates and fees for licensed lenders: 25% per annum.Source: Conference of State Bank Supervisors · as of 2026 |
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Compare offers in Bellevue
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Frequently asked questions
Can I get a personal loan in Bellevue, Washington?
Personal loans are offered in Bellevue by banks, credit unions and online lenders, subject to Washington licensing rules and the lender's own criteria. There is no city-level restriction; eligibility depends on your credit, income and the lender.
What credit score do I need for a personal loan in Bellevue?
Lenders do not publish a single cutoff, and it varies by lender. A higher score generally means a lower rate. Checking pre-qualification usually involves a soft credit pull that does not affect your score.
Does Washington cap the interest a lender can charge?
Yes, Washington sets its own consumer lending rules, including any rate or fee limits. The sourced table above names the regulator and the statute for each figure.
How much can I borrow in Bellevue?
Loan amounts depend on the lender and your income and credit profile rather than on the city. Use the calculators above to see what a given amount and term would cost you each month.
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