Shannon at a glance
- Population: 1,480 people, the 123rd-largest place among Mississippi's 299 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 count put the population at 1,496 (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: down about 1.1% from the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Mississippi places: 123rd of 299 by population (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- Size percentile: roughly 59% of Mississippi's places have fewer residents (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 34.1144, -88.6931 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Nettleton, MS (4 mi); Verona, MS (5 mi); Okolona, MS (8 mi); Tupelo, MS (11 mi); Amory, MS (15 mi); each population is a US Census Bureau estimate.
- Nearest smaller places: Plantersville, MS (7 mi); Smithville, MS (17 mi); Mantachie, MS (18 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).
What a personal loan costs in Shannon
A personal loan gives you the full amount at once and spreads repayment over a set number of months at a fixed payment.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
A longer repayment period spreads the cost and increases the interest paid, so compare total cost, not just the monthly figure.
Work out the payment you can comfortably carry each month first, then borrow no more than that figure supports.
Mississippi lending rules that apply in Shannon
The table lists the Mississippi rules that apply to a loan made in Shannon, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed-deposit (payday) fee caps | $20 per $100 advanced on checks ≤$250; $21.95 per $100 on checks over $250 (DBCF rule) Source says: "Delayed deposit transaction: $20.00 per $100.00 advanced for checks $250.00 and under" | Mississippi Secretary of State (DBCF administrative regulations) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | See the latest published figure value_text left null: the maximum finance charge for licensed small-loan lenders is set by Miss. Code § 75-17-21, which § 75-67-119 references as the limit; no retrievable official page published the current figure for direct verification. | Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Legal and licensed — check cashers (delayed-deposit/payday transactions) are licensed consumer-finance industries regulated by DBCF (Miss. Code § 75-67-501 et seq.) Source says: "These industries include Money Transmitter, Small Loan, Check Cashers, Pawnbroker, Title Pledge, Consumer Loan Broker" | Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Small loan license required (Small Loan Regulatory Law; Miss. Code § 75-67-105) Source says: "No person shall engage in the business of lending money ... without being the holder of a valid and subsisting license" | Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance (DBCF) Source says: "The Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance's (DBCF) mission is to regulate, supervise and safeguard financial institutions chartered and licensed in Mississippi" | Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Shannon
Here is a short checklist for comparing personal loans in Shannon:
- 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 Mississippi using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.