Mitchell at a glance
- Population: about 1,527, 70th by size in Nebraska of 527 places (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 Census recorded 1,547 residents here (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: down about 1.3% from the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Nebraska places: 70th out of 527 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: roughly 87% of places in Nebraska rank below it by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 41.9427, -103.8098 (Census Gazetteer, US Census Bureau).
- Nearest larger cities: Scottsbluff, NE (9 mi); Gering, NE (11 mi); Torrington, WY (20 mi); Alliance, NE (49 mi); Kimball, NE (50 mi); each population is a US Census Bureau estimate.
- Nearest smaller communities: Morrill, NE (6 mi); Terrytown, NE (10 mi); Lyman, NE (12 mi) (Census populations).
What a personal loan costs in Mitchell
Personal loans are installment credit — one lump sum, repaid in equal monthly installments across a fixed term you agree to up front.
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.
Nebraska lending rules that apply in Mitchell
Read the table as the compliance picture for a lender serving Mitchell: label, sourced figure, publisher and date.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State lending regulator | Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance (NDBF) Source says: "The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance is a state agency under the direct supervision of the Governor." | Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Delayed deposit services (payday) licensing administration | NDBF publishes delayed deposit services license guidelines, statutes, and a licensed-business search Source says: "Delayed Deposit Services (Payday Lenders)" | Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 16% per annum maximum on agreed interest (unpaid principal balance) Source says: "any rate of interest which may be agreed upon, not exceeding sixteen percent per annum on the unpaid principal balance, shall be valid" | Nebraska Legislature (Nebraska Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Capped at 36% APR (Initiative 428, 2020); violating transactions are void Source says: "A licensee shall not impose an annual percentage rate greater than thirty-six percent in connection with a delayed deposit transaction." | Nebraska Legislature (Nebraska Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Delayed Deposit Services Licensing Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. 45-901 to 45-931) Source says: "Sections 45-901 to 45-931 shall be known and may be cited as the Delayed Deposit Services Licensing Act." | Nebraska Legislature (Nebraska Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Mitchell
These steps are the ones that most affect the offer you receive in Mitchell:
- 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 Nebraska using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.