Centreville at a glance
- Population: the Census estimates 4,745 residents, ranking 47th of 157 places in Maryland (Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 4,723 residents in the 2020 Census, per the US Census Bureau.
- 2020 to 2023 change: up roughly 0.5% across the 2020-to-2023 comparison (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Maryland places: 47th out of 157 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it exceeds roughly 70% of Maryland's Census places by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: it sits at 39.0423, -76.0625 in the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities (within 120 miles): Chestertown, MD (12 mi); Denton, MD (17 mi); Easton, MD (18 mi); Annapolis, MD (24 mi); Smyrna, DE (30 mi) (US Census Bureau populations).
- Nearest smaller communities: Queenstown, MD (7 mi); Church Hill, MD (8 mi); Queen Anne, MD (10 mi), each a US Census place.
What a personal loan costs in Centreville
Unlike a revolving credit card, a personal loan is closed-end: the balance falls on a fixed schedule and the payment does not change.
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.
Because interest accrues for longer, a longer term means a lower installment and a higher total cost — decide which matters more to you.
Most lenders offer pre-qualification with a soft credit pull, so you can see an estimated rate and amount without affecting your credit score.
Maryland lending rules that apply in Centreville
The table lists the Maryland rules that apply to a loan made in Centreville, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 24% per year effective simple interest for qualifying loans (Md. Code Com. Law § 12-103(c)); otherwise 8% (written agreement) or 18% Source says: "a lender may charge an effective rate of simple interest not in excess of 24 percent per year on the unpaid principal balance" | Maryland General Assembly as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Regulated as consumer loans: licensing and statutory interest-rate limits apply to payday-style loans (OFR) Source says: "they are prohibited from charging or receiving an interest rate that is greater than authorized by the laws of this State" | Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Financial Regulation as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer Lender license required to make loans under the Maryland Consumer Loan Law (Com. Law § 12-301 et seq.) Source says: "A Consumer Lender is a business that makes any loan or advance of money or credit under the Maryland Consumer Loan Law" | Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Financial Regulation as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Office of Financial Regulation; Commissioner of Financial Regulation (Maryland Department of Labor) Source says: "is Maryland's consumer financial protection agency and financial services regulator" | Maryland Department of Labor as of 2026-09-16 |
| OFR consumer-loan interest-rate limits | 2.75%/month (33%/yr) on the first $1,000 of a loan ≤$2,000; 2%/month (24%/yr) thereafter and on loans over $2,000 Source says: "Maximum interest rate allowed by law is 2.75% per month or an annual interest rate of 33%" | Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Financial Regulation as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Centreville
A few practical steps will make the process in Centreville less costly:
- 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 Maryland using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.