Frohna at a glance
- Population: roughly 244 people; 616th of 937 places in Missouri (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 245 residents (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census).
- 2020 to 2023 change: roughly 0.4% fewer residents than at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Missouri places: 616th by size among 937 communities (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: about 34% of places in Missouri are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 37.6376, -89.6198 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities (120-mile radius): Altenburg, MO (2 mi); Grand Tower, IL (6 mi); Perryville, MO (15 mi); Alto Pass, IL (17 mi); Jackson, MO (18 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Nearest smaller places: Old Appleton, MO (6 mi); Longtown, MO (9 mi); Pocahontas, MO (9 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).
What a personal loan costs in Frohna
With an installment loan the payment is fixed for the life of the loan, so the schedule is predictable from the first month to the last.
Two loans can share an interest rate and still differ in APR once fees are counted, so compare APR; our personal loan calculator shows the difference over the full term.
Because interest accrues for longer, a longer term means a lower installment and a higher total cost — decide which matters more to you.
Before you borrow, decide what the loan is for and whether the monthly payment fits a budget you can already meet without taking on new debt.
Missouri lending rules that apply in Frohna
The table lists the Missouri rules that apply to a loan made in Frohna, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Frohna
Before you share your details with a lender in Frohna:
- 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.