Personal loans in Caulksville, AR

At about 156 residents, Caulksville is larger than roughly 19% of the places in Arkansas. Population in Caulksville climbed about 0.6% over the three years from 2020 to 2023.

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

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In Caulksville, one of 500 Census places in Arkansas, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. Which products a lender may offer to Caulksville's 156 residents follows from the Arkansas consumer-lending framework. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Caulksville's 156 residents. For a bigger market, look to Ratcliff, AR about 1 miles away.

The Caulksville data picture

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

How lenders reach Caulksville

Caulksville is lightly settled, with about 116 people per square mile and 61 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Caulksville has a local branch or not, a Arkansas-licensed lender can serve its 156 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Ratcliff, AR about 1 miles away.

Land, water and location for Caulksville

Caulksville covers about 1.3 square miles of land, with 0.01 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). That land carries about 116 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Little Rock, is roughly 94 miles away. Within 50 miles of Caulksville there are 61 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 239 larger places.

What shapes a Caulksville personal loan

A Caulksville personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 156 residents. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Caulksville lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Caulksville loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Caulksville's place among Arkansas's 500 places

Caulksville is the 404th-largest of 500 Census places in Arkansas and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Caulksville stands 195th among Arkansas's 500 places — roughly the 61th percentile. At about 116 people per square mile, Caulksville is the 435th most densely settled place in Arkansas. The population moved by about 1 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.6% shift.

How Arkansas law applies in Caulksville

Below are the Arkansas rules that apply to a loan made in Caulksville, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorArkansas State Bank Department
Source says: "The Department is charged with regulating state-chartered commercial banks with main offices in Arkansas".
Arkansas State Bank Department
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusNot permitted — all storefront payday lending eliminated; the Attorney General has worked to eliminate all forms of payday lending since 2008
Source says: "the Attorney General's office has worked to eliminate all forms of payday lending in Arkansas"; "all storefront payday loan operations in Arkansas have been shut down".
Arkansas Attorney General — Consumer Protection Division
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingSee the latest published figure
value_text left null: the State Bank Department does not publish a consumer small-loan license rate schedule that could be verified; storefront payday lending has been eliminated (see Payday lending status). See the linked regulator page for the licensee categories it supervises.
Arkansas State Bank Department
as of 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.

Common questions

What are my options in Caulksville 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 Caulksville is the same as anywhere in Arkansas.
What loan size can I expect in Caulksville?
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 Caulksville?
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 Caulksville 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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