Personal loans in Broaddus, TX

The first question in Broaddus is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 182 people live here under Texas lending law. At about 182 residents, Broaddus is larger than roughly 4% of the places in Texas.

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.

For a bigger market, look to Zavalla, TX about 13 miles away. Broaddus shed about 1.1% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Broaddus are all set at the Texas level. For a community of about 182, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing.

Broaddus: the sourced local profile

Most of what governs a Broaddus loan is written in Texas law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

Borrowing reach in Broaddus

At roughly 488 people per square mile, Broaddus is lightly settled; 35 larger places lie within 50 miles. Whether Broaddus has a local branch or not, a Texas-licensed lender can serve its 182 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Zavalla, TX about 13 miles away.

Broaddus in state context

Set beside Texas's 1,224 places, Broaddus ranks 1,169th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Broaddus stands 975th among Texas's 1,224 places — roughly the 20th percentile. By density, at about 488 people per square mile, it ranks 888th in Texas. Within 50 miles sit 3 smaller Census places, alongside the 35 that are larger.

The anatomy of a Broaddus personal loan

Broaddus is a small community of about 182 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Broaddus. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Broaddus loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

How Texas law applies in Broaddus

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Texas, and so for Broaddus's roughly 182 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorTexas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC)
Source says: The OCCC licenses and regulates non-depository lenders in the state of Texas.
Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingLicense required for non-depository lenders charging more than 10% interest; Chapter 342 governs consumer loans (Tex. Fin. Code § 342.051)
Source says: Non-depository lenders who engage in making, transacting, or collecting loans with a rate of interest greater than 10% must be licensed by the OCCC.
Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)10% per year maximum; a greater rate is usurious unless otherwise provided by law (Tex. Fin. Code § 302.001)
Source says: The maximum rate or amount of interest is 10 percent a year except as otherwise provided by law.
Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16

Before you apply in Broaddus

For Broaddus's roughly 182 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Look the lender up in the Texas regulator's licence records before you sign.
  5. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  6. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  7. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.

None of these steps is Broaddus-specific: the same Texas licensing and disclosure rules reach all 182 residents.

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 Broaddus 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 Broaddus is the same as anywhere in Texas.
What loan size can I expect in Broaddus?
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 Broaddus?
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 Broaddus 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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