Romney at a glance
- Population: 1,753 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate), the 64th-largest of 230 places in West Virginia.
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 Census recorded 1,768 residents here (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: about 0.8% lower than the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among West Virginia places: the 64th-largest of 230 (US Census Bureau, 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: about 72% of places in West Virginia are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: the Census Gazetteer places it at 39.3445, -78.7558.
- Nearest larger cities (within 120 miles): Keyser, WV (14 mi); Westernport, MD (18 mi); Cumberland, MD (21 mi); Moorefield, WV (22 mi); Frostburg, MD (23 mi) (US Census Bureau populations).
- Nearest smaller communities: Capon Bridge, WV (18 mi); Piedmont, WV (18 mi); Luke, MD (19 mi) (Census populations).
What a personal loan costs in Romney
A personal loan is an installment loan: you receive a lump sum and repay it in fixed monthly payments over a set term, usually two to seven years.
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.
The offer you receive reflects the lender's read of your credit, income and debts, and the term controls the balance between payment size and total interest.
Before you borrow, decide what the loan is for and whether the monthly payment fits a budget you can already meet without taking on new debt.
West Virginia lending rules that apply in Romney
Read the table as the compliance picture for a lender serving Romney: label, sourced figure, publisher and date.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payday lending status | Traditional payday lending is generally prohibited; check cashers are regulated under W. Va. Code ch. 32A Source says: Traditional "Payday Lenders" are generally prohibited within this state. | West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Regulated consumer lender license required from the Commissioner (W. Va. Code § 46A-4-101) Source says: Unless a person has first obtained a license from the commissioner authorizing the person to make regulated consumer loans | West Virginia Legislature (West Virginia Code) as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI) Source says: The West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions is charged with the regulation and supervision of financial institutions chartered by the State of West Virginia. | West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions (WV DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 31% per year on unsecured loans of $3,500 or less; 27% on $3,500–$15,000; 18% above $15,000 (W. Va. Code § 46A-4-107) Source says: the loan finance charge, calculated according to the actuarial method, may not exceed 31 percent per year | West Virginia Legislature (West Virginia Code) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Romney
Before you share your details with a lender in Romney:
- 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 West Virginia using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.