Weyauwega at a glance
- Population: about 1,760, 278th by size in Wisconsin of 605 places (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 Census recorded 1,794 residents here (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: a decline of roughly 1.9% between the 2020 count and the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Wisconsin places: the 278th-largest of 605 (US Census Bureau, 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: about 54% of places in Wisconsin are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: latitude 44.3236, longitude -88.9331 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Waupaca, WI (7 mi); New London, WI (11 mi); Hortonville, WI (15 mi); Winneconne, WI (18 mi); Greenville, WI (19 mi); US Census Bureau population estimates.
- Smaller places nearby: Fremont, WI (5 mi); Manawa, WI (10 mi); Ogdensburg, WI (10 mi), per US Census Bureau estimates.
What a personal loan costs in Weyauwega
A personal loan gives you the full amount at once and spreads repayment over a set number of months at a fixed payment.
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.
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 Weyauwega
The Wisconsin rate caps and licensing rules that reach Weyauwega are listed below, each with its source and retrieval date.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Weyauwega
The steps below are worth completing first when you borrow in Weyauwega:
- 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.