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Personal loans in Mentor, KY

Borrowers in Mentor use personal loans to consolidate balances or cover a one-time cost, and the terms depend on your credit, income and existing obligations. About 223 people live in Mentor, which ranks 366th of 416 Census places in Kentucky. Kentucky law sets the rate ceilings and the licensing a lender must hold, and the table below lists each sourced figure.

By the Personalloaned Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Mentor at a glance

  • Population: 223 — 366th in Kentucky, which has 416 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
  • 2020 Census base: 216 residents (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census).
  • 2020 to 2023 change: roughly 3.2% higher than at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
  • Rank among Kentucky places: 366th of 416 by population (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
  • Size percentile: larger than about 12% of the Census places in Kentucky (US Census Bureau).
  • Coordinates: 38.8908 latitude, -84.2482 longitude (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
  • Nearest larger cities: New Richmond, OH (6 mi); Felicity, OH (9 mi); Alexandria, KY (9 mi); Butler, KY (10 mi); Bethel, OH (10 mi), each a US Census place with its estimated population.
  • Smaller towns nearby: California, KY (2 mi); Moscow, OH (2 mi); Neville, OH (6 mi) (US Census Bureau).

What a personal loan costs in Mentor

Personal loans are installment credit — one lump sum, repaid in equal monthly installments across a fixed term you agree to up front.

APR, not the simple interest rate, reflects what the loan actually costs once fees are included; the personal loan calculator puts a figure on it.

A lender weighs your credit profile, income and debts when setting the rate, and a longer term lowers the payment at the cost of more interest overall.

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.

Kentucky lending rules that apply in Mentor

The table carries the Kentucky rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Mentor.

RuleDetailSource
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (deferred deposit service business; payday loans)
Source says: "The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has secured the services of Veritec Solutions, LLC to provide a common database with real-time access for deferred deposit transactions".		Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Loan Company license required (KRS Chapter 286.4)
Source says: "How to License a Consumer Loan Company: 1. Read KRS 286.4 and the applicable administrative regulations under KAR 808, Chapter 6".		Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
State lending regulatorKentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Source says: "The Department of Financial Institutions' mission is to serve Kentucky residents by promoting access to a stable financial industry, implementing effective and efficient regulatory oversight".		Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Consumer Loan Company license — statutory basisLicense required from the commissioner to make loans at a greater rate of interest than otherwise permitted by law
Source says: "No person shall, without first obtaining a license from the commissioner, engage in the business of making loans ... at a greater rate of interest".		Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (Kentucky Revised Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)Up to 19% per annum, or 4% over the 90-day commercial-paper discount rate, whichever is less (by written agreement)
Source says: "At a per annum rate not to exceed four percent (4%) in excess of the discount rate on ninety (90) day commercial paper ... or nineteen percent (19%), whichever is less".		Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (Kentucky Revised Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16

How to compare offers in Mentor

A few practical steps will make the process in Mentor less costly:

  1. Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
  2. Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
  3. Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
  4. Check that the lender is licensed in Kentucky using the regulator named above.
  5. Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a personal loan with bad credit in Mentor?
Yes, but expect a higher APR and possibly a smaller amount. Lenders that serve borrowers with lower scores are licensed statewide, so your options in Mentor are the same as elsewhere in Kentucky.
How much can I borrow with a personal loan in Mentor?
Loan amounts are set by each lender and depend on your income, credit and existing debts, so we do not quote a range we cannot source. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau explains how lenders assess an application, and our personal loan calculator will model the payment for any amount before you apply.
Does a personal loan in Mentor require collateral?
Unsecured personal loans do not require collateral. A secured loan, such as a home-equity or auto-secured loan, does — and it puts the pledged asset at risk if you default.
Will shopping for a loan in Mentor hurt my credit?
Pre-qualification usually uses a soft credit pull that does not affect your score. A full application triggers a hard inquiry, which may lower your score by a few points temporarily.

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