Olsburg at a glance
- Population: about 223, 381st by size in Kansas of 625 places (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 Census recorded 219 residents here (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: up about 1.8% from the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Kansas places: the 381st-largest of 625 (US Census Bureau, 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: roughly 39% of Kansas's places have fewer residents (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: it sits at 39.4321, -96.6160 in the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities: Westmoreland, KS (11 mi); Leonardville, KS (14 mi); Riley, KS (15 mi); Manhattan, KS (17 mi); Blue Rapids, KS (17 mi); each population is a US Census Bureau estimate.
- Nearest smaller towns: Randolph, KS (8 mi); Wheaton, KS (17 mi); Louisville, KS (20 mi) — US Census Bureau populations.
What a personal loan costs in Olsburg
The defining feature of a personal loan is the fixed installment: the same payment every month until the term ends.
APR is the figure that lets you compare like with like, since it wraps fees into the rate; run your own numbers with the personal loan calculator.
Stretching the term lowers the monthly payment but raises the total interest you pay, so the smallest payment is not automatically the cheapest loan.
Most lenders offer pre-qualification with a soft credit pull, so you can see an estimated rate and amount without affecting your credit score.
Kansas lending rules that apply in Olsburg
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Kansas, and therefore in Olsburg.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Supervised lender license required (supervised loans) Source says: "Unless a person is exempt from licensing ... such person shall not engage in the business of: (a) Making supervised loans". | Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC) Source says: "The Office of the State Bank Commissioner regulates all state-chartered banks, trust companies, mortgage businesses, supervised lenders, credit service organizations, earned wage access service providers, and money transmitters". | Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner as of 2026-09-16 |
| UCCC consumer loan rate caps | 36% on first $860 of unpaid balance; 21% above $860 (closed-end consumer loans) Source says: "36% on the unpaid principal balance which is $860 or less, and 21% on the unpaid principal balance which exceeds $860". | Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 15% per annum (general contract-rate ceiling for written instruments) Source says: "may stipulate therein for interest receivable ... at a rate not to exceed 15% per annum unless otherwise specifically authorized by law". | Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Permitted under license (payday cash advances of $500 or less; charge capped at 15%) Source says: "a licensed or supervised lender may charge an amount not to exceed 15% of the amount of the cash advance". | Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Olsburg
A few practical steps will make the process in Olsburg less costly:
- 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 Kansas using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.