Guilford at a glance
- Population: 60 people, the 864th-largest place among Missouri's 937 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 62 people counted in the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: roughly 3.2% fewer residents than at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Missouri places: 864th of 937 by population (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- Size percentile: about 8% of Missouri's Census places are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: the Census Gazetteer places it at 40.1686, -94.7360.
- Nearest larger cities: Barnard, MO (5 mi); Bolckow, MO (6 mi); Conception Junction, MO (7 mi); Rosendale, MO (10 mi); Stanberry, MO (11 mi) (Census populations, approximate straight-line distance).
- Smaller places close by: Rea, MO (8 mi); Clyde, MO (8 mi); Arkoe, MO (8 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Guilford
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.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
A longer repayment period spreads the cost and increases the interest paid, so compare total cost, not just the monthly figure.
A payment that strains the budget is a warning sign; a smaller loan or a little more saving time is the safer route.
Missouri lending rules that apply in Guilford
The table carries the Missouri rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Guilford.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Guilford
Before you share your details with a lender in Guilford:
- 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.