Kansas at a glance
- Personal loansAllowed 36% APR (top tier)
- Installment loansAllowed 36% APR (top tier)
- Emergency loansAllowed 36% APR (top tier)
- Payday loansAllowed Fee cap
- Title loansAllowed No numeric cap
Loan options in Kansas
Every loan type we cover is listed, including the ones Kansas law does not allow, so you can see why and what else can work.
- Personal loansAllowedA lump sum you repay in fixed monthly payments. See what your state allows and what a loan can cost.
- Installment loansAllowedFixed payments over months, not weeks. See your state's rate limits and a worked cost example.
- Emergency loansAllowedMoney for an urgent bill, usually a smaller installment loan. Check your state's limits before you borrow.
- Payday loansAllowedA short loan usually due in one payment on your next payday. Allowed in fewer states, so read the fee limits first.
- Title loansAllowedA loan secured by your car title. Allowed in fewer states, and your car is at risk if you cannot repay.
Other ways to borrow
- Credit union payday alternative loans: small loans from federal credit unions with an APR capped at 28% under NCUA rules. (12 CFR 701.21)
- Credit-builder loans: a small loan held in savings while you pay it off, which can help build a payment history.
- Secured credit cards: a card backed by a deposit you make, which can help build credit when you pay on time.
- Payment plans: many utilities, hospitals and lenders offer hardship plans if you ask before you miss a payment.
What a loan can cost in Kansas
Worked examples at an illustrative rate, never above Kansas's rate cap for that loan amount where the law sets one. They are examples, not quotes.
Representative example
- Amount borrowed
- $500
- Annual percentage rate (APR)
- 29.99%
- Repayment
- 12 monthly payments
- Payment
- $48.74
- Finance charge
- $84.88
- Total of payments
- $584.88
Example: a $500 installment loan at 29.99% APR repaid in 12 monthly payments of $48.74 costs $584.88 in total, including a finance charge of $84.88. Illustration only; your lender will disclose your actual APR, payment schedule and total cost before you accept a loan.
Representative example
- Amount borrowed
- $1,000
- Annual percentage rate (APR)
- 29.99%
- Repayment
- 12 monthly payments
- Payment
- $97.48
- Finance charge
- $169.76
- Total of payments
- $1,169.76
Example: a $1,000 installment loan at 29.99% APR repaid in 12 monthly payments of $97.48 costs $1,169.76 in total, including a finance charge of $169.76. Illustration only; your lender will disclose your actual APR, payment schedule and total cost before you accept a loan.
Representative example
- Amount borrowed
- $3,000
- Annual percentage rate (APR)
- 25.3%
- Repayment
- 12 monthly payments
- Payment
- $285.57
- Finance charge
- $426.84
- Total of payments
- $3,426.84
Example: a $3,000 installment loan at 25.3% APR repaid in 12 monthly payments of $285.57 costs $3,426.84 in total, including a finance charge of $426.84. Illustration only; your lender will disclose your actual APR, payment schedule and total cost before you accept a loan.
Resources in Kansas
Free and low-cost places to turn in Kansas, each linked to its official source and dated when we last checked it.
Lending regulator and complaints
Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC), Consumer and Mortgage Lending Division licenses lenders in Kansas. Check a lender's license here, and file a complaint if something goes wrong.
Check a lender's license File a complaint
osbckansas.gov Checked September 23, 2026
211
Call 211 or visit your local 211 site to reach help with rent, utilities, food and other urgent bills.
unitedwayplains.org Checked September 23, 2026
Legal aid
Free civil legal help for people with low incomes, including debt collection, repossession and eviction problems. Income limits vary.
kansaslegalservices.org Checked September 23, 2026
Nonprofit credit counseling
Nonprofit counselors can help you build a budget or set up a debt management plan. Look for an NFCC or FCAA member agency.
nfcc.org Checked September 23, 2026
Benefits portal
The official site for checking whether you qualify for food, cash or other benefits in Kansas, and for signing up.
cssp.kees.ks.gov Checked September 23, 2026
Federal complaints
Submit a complaint about any lender to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Submit a complaint to the CFPB
consumerfinance.gov Checked September 23, 2026 Available in Spanish
More Kansas resources appear here as we check each source.
Cheaper options to try first
Worth checking whatever your credit: these can cost less than a high-rate loan.
- Credit union payday alternative loans (PALs). Federal credit unions may offer small loans of up to $2,000 with terms of up to 12 months and an APR no higher than 28%, under NCUA rules (12 CFR 701.21). You usually need to be a member.
- Nonprofit credit counseling. A counselor accredited by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling can help you build a budget or a debt management plan.
- Ask your creditor for a payment plan. Utilities, hospitals and many lenders offer hardship or extended payment plans if you ask before you miss a payment.
- Local assistance. Call 211, or visit 211.org, for emergency help with rent, utilities and food in Kansas.
The rules lenders follow in Kansas
These rules protect you as a borrower and explain the labels above. Each one links to the source we took it from. How we research state rules.
Allowed in Kansas: installment and personal loans, title loans and payday loans.
| Product | Status | APR cap | Amount | Term | License | Law |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installment and personal loans[1][2][3] | Allowed | 36% APR (top tier) | Not set by statute | Not set by statute | Supervised Lender license under the Kansas UCCC, KSA ch. 16a, issued by the Kansas... | KSA ch. 16a, esp. KSA 16a-2-401 |
| Title loans[2][4] | Allowed | No numeric cap | Up to $2,500 | Not set by statute | Licensed under the Kansas UCCC | KSA ch. 16a, art. 2 |
| Payday loans[5][6][4] | Allowed | Fee cap | Up to $500 | 7 days to 30 days | Licensed under the Kansas UCCC | KSA 16a-2-404, 16a-2-405 |
| Verified against the statute and regulator on September 23, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the regulator before you borrow. | ||||||
Bars place each APR cap on a 0 to 400% scale; the pin marks the cap. A striped bar means the statute sets no numeric cap.
Rate, fee and license rules in Kansas
Installment and personal loans
- Rate cap
- K.S.A. 16a-2-401: for closed-end consumer loans, a supervised lender may charge an actuarial periodic finance charge of 36% per year on the part of the unpaid balance up to $860 and 21% per year on the part above $860 (dollar amounts subject to UCCC indexing). For open-end credit not secured by a mortgage, any rate agreed by the parties is allowed, subject to the prepaid finance charge limit.
- Fees
- Prepaid finance charge on open-end loans capped at the lesser of 2% of the amount financed or $300 (K.S.A. 16a-2-401(4)).
- License
- Supervised Lender license under the Kansas UCCC, KSA ch. 16a, issued by the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC).
Title loans
- Rate cap
- Kansas title loans, governed under KSA ch. 16a art. 2, are commonly structured as open-end credit, for which Kansas imposes no statutory rate cap for licensed lenders (rate set by agreement).
- License
- Licensed under the Kansas UCCC (supervised lender / title loan licensing), overseen by the Kansas OSBC.
Payday loans
- Rate cap
- Payday loans in Kansas are governed by KSA 16a-2-404 and 16a-2-405 under the UCCC. The finance charge is capped at 15% of the amount borrowed ($15 per $100 borrowed); no separate numeric APR ceiling beyond this fee-based structure was confirmed.
- Fees
- Finance charge capped at 15% of the amount advanced ($15 per $100 borrowed).
- License
- Licensed under the Kansas UCCC (supervised lender / payday loan licensing), overseen by the Kansas OSBC.
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Kansas questions
Does Kansas law allow payday loans?
Kansas law allows payday loans. State law caps the fee rather than the APR. Source: KSA 16a-2-404, 16a-2-405.
What is the most a lender can charge in Kansas?
By loan type in Kansas: Installment and personal loans: 36% APR (top tier). Title loans: No numeric cap. Payday loans: Fee cap.
Where can I file a complaint about a lender in Kansas?
You can file a complaint with Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC), Consumer and Mortgage Lending Division, and you can also submit one to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Both links are under Resources in Kansas on this page.
How do I check a lender's license in Kansas?
Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC), Consumer and Mortgage Lending Division licenses lenders in Kansas. Use the license link under Resources in Kansas on this page to check a lender before you share your information.
Is there free help paying bills in Kansas?
Yes. Resources in Kansas on this page lists free help, including 211, legal aid, nonprofit credit counseling and benefits portal.
Can I get a loan in Kansas with a 500 credit score?
Lenders look at more than your score, such as income and existing debts, and each sets its own rules. BadCreditMD cannot tell you whether a lender will approve you.
Nearby states
Sources
- ksrevisor.gov/statutes/ksa_ch16a.html. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
- ksrevisor.gov. KSA ch. 16a, esp. KSA 16a-2-401. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
- osbckansas.gov. Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC), Consumer and Mortgage Lending Division. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
- osbckansas.gov. Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC). Retrieved September 23, 2026.
- klrd.gov/publications/briefing-book-2021/payday-loan-regulation-and-update-on-small-dollar-lending-in-kansas. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
- ksrevisor.gov. KSA 16a-2-404, 16a-2-405. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
- National Low Income Housing Coalition. Out of Reach 2026: Kansas. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. Vintage 2024 National and State Population Estimates. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), All States, Seasonally Adjusted. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
Important disclosures
Illustrative range for installment loans in Kansas: APRs from 5.99% to 35.99%, where the state APR cap is 36% at most and lower on larger loans. This range is not a quote; each lender sets its own rates. Your APR depends on your credit, income, state and the lender.
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- Questions about a lender licensed in Kansas? Contact the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC), Consumer and Mortgage Lending Division or file a state complaint.
- You can submit a complaint about any lender to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.