Personal loans in Arcola, MS

Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Arcola are all set at the Mississippi level. Personal loans in Arcola are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 287 population.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

With 287 residents, Arcola outranks about 18% of the communities in Mississippi. The trend for Arcola between 2020 and 2023 is downward by roughly 6.5%. Verify the lender's Mississippi licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Arcola. For a bigger market, look to Hollandale, MS about 7 miles away.

Borrowing in Arcola: the local picture

What follows is Arcola's place in the Census record, alongside the Mississippi rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Arcola's place among Mississippi's 299 places

Against Mississippi's other places, Arcola accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 246th of 299 by size. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Arcola stands 255th among Mississippi's 299 places — roughly the 15th percentile. By density, at about 1,311 people per square mile, it ranks 18th in Mississippi. The population moved by about 20 people between 2020 and 2023, a 6.5% shift.

Inside a Arcola personal loan

A Arcola personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 287 residents. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Arcola lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. The term you choose in Arcola decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

The Mississippi lending rules that reach Arcola

This table holds the Mississippi rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Arcola's 287 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMississippi 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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingSmall 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
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

Where Arcola sits

Arcola's land area is roughly 0.2 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 1,311 people per square mile. The largest place in Mississippi, Jackson, lies about 77 miles away. Arcola has 40 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 148 larger places.

Getting a loan in Arcola

Arcola is a moderately settled community of about 287 people, with 40 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. What is available to Arcola's 287 borrowers is set by Mississippi licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Hollandale, MS about 7 miles away.

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Arcola if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Arcola is the same as anywhere in Mississippi.
What loan size can I expect in Arcola?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Arcola?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Arcola cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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