Seymour at a glance
- Population: 3,515 — 191st in Wisconsin, which has 605 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 count put the population at 3,546 (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: population fell about 0.9% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Wisconsin places: 191st out of 605 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it is larger than about 68% of the places in Wisconsin (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 44.5144, -88.3273 (Census Gazetteer, US Census Bureau).
- Nearest larger cities: Hobart, WI (9 mi); Pulaski, WI (12 mi); Ashwaubenon, WI (12 mi); Howard, WI (13 mi); De Pere, WI (13 mi); US Census Bureau population estimates.
- Nearest smaller places: Black Creek, WI (7 mi); Nichols, WI (8 mi); Shiocton, WI (13 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).
What a personal loan costs in Seymour
Personal loans are closed-end installment debt, so the monthly payment and the payoff date are known from the start.
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.
Stretching the term lowers the monthly payment but raises the total interest you pay, so the smallest payment is not automatically the cheapest loan.
Work out the payment you can comfortably carry each month first, then borrow no more than that figure supports.
Wisconsin lending rules that apply in Seymour
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Wisconsin, and therefore in Seymour.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State lending regulator | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Banking Source says: "Department" means the department of financial institutions | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 12% per year maximum ($12 per $100) on the declining principal balance, except as authorized by other statutes (Wis. Stat. § 138.05(1)(a)) Source says: At the rate of $12 upon $100 for one year computed upon the declining principal balance of the loan or forbearance | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Legal and licensed by the DFI Division of Banking; statewide database tracking (Wis. Stat. § 138.14) Source says: "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued by the division under sub. (5) | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Licensed lender license required from the Division of Banking (Wis. Stat. § 138.09) Source says: Before any person may do business under this section, that person shall first obtain a license from the division. | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Seymour
Run through this list before signing anything in Seymour:
- 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 Wisconsin using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.