Browning at a glance
- Population: 214 residents, the 649th-largest of 937 places in Missouri (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 count put the population at 217 (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: about 1.4% lower than the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Missouri places: 649th of 937 by population (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- Size percentile: roughly 31% of Missouri's places have fewer residents (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 40.0349 / -93.1603, per the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities within 120 miles: Linneus, MO (11 mi); Milan, MO (12 mi); Laclede, MO (17 mi); Brookfield, MO (18 mi); Meadville, MO (19 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Nearest smaller places: Purdin, MO (6 mi); Humphreys, MO (10 mi); Galt, MO (14 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).
What a personal loan costs in Browning
Most personal loans are unsecured, meaning no collateral is pledged, and they are repaid in equal installments over a fixed term.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
Because interest accrues for longer, a longer term means a lower installment and a higher total cost — decide which matters more to you.
Pre-qualifying with several lenders takes minutes, uses a soft pull, and gives you real numbers to compare before any hard inquiry.
Missouri lending rules that apply in Browning
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Missouri, and therefore in Browning.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Browning
Run through this list before signing anything in Browning:
- 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.