Hermitage at a glance
- Population: a Census-estimated 638, placing it 424th among Missouri's 937 places (Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 616 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: a gain of roughly 3.6% between the 2020 count and the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Missouri places: 424th of 937 by population (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- Size percentile: it exceeds roughly 55% of Missouri's Census places by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: latitude 37.9451, longitude -93.3290 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities (within 120 miles): Humansville, MO (17 mi); Osceola, MO (21 mi); Warsaw, MO (21 mi); Bolivar, MO (24 mi); Buffalo, MO (24 mi) (US Census Bureau populations).
- Nearest smaller places: Wheatland, MO (4 mi); Preston, MO (6 mi); Cross Timbers, MO (8 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).
What a personal loan costs in Hermitage
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.
The term is the lever: extend it and the payment falls while total interest climbs; shorten it and the reverse happens.
Pre-qualification is a good first filter: it shows the rate and amount a lender may offer before you agree to a full application and a hard inquiry.
Missouri lending rules that apply in Hermitage
The table carries the Missouri rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Hermitage.
| 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 Hermitage
Before you share your details with a lender in Hermitage:
- 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.