Personal loans in Clayhatchee, AL

In Clayhatchee, one of 462 Census places in Alabama, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 2.3% growth in Clayhatchee.

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

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Clayhatchee ranks 334th of 462 places in Alabama, with a population near 481. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Clayhatchee loan. Lenders active in Clayhatchee report to a Alabama supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. The nearest larger metro is Daleville, AL about 4 miles away.

Clayhatchee: population, trend and location

Read the local figures below as context; read the sourced Alabama table as the rulebook a lender here must follow.

Clayhatchee's place among Alabama's 462 places

Among Alabama's 462 places, Clayhatchee sits at 334th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Clayhatchee stands 118th among Alabama's 462 places — roughly the 74th percentile. At about 177 people per square mile, Clayhatchee is the 309th most densely settled place in Alabama. By land area, its 2.7 square miles rank 342nd of 462 places in Alabama.

How Alabama law applies in Clayhatchee

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorAlabama State Banking Department — Bureau of Loans (BOL)
Source says: "The Bureau of Loans (hereinafter “the BOL”) was established in 1945". The BOL administers the Small Loan Act, Consumer Credit Act, Pawn Shop Act, Mortgage Brokers Licensing Act, Deferred Presentment Services Act and SAFE Act.		Alabama State Banking Department
as of 2026-09-16
Parity lending rate provision (§ 8-8-1.1)Any lender may charge the same rates as any federally or state-chartered or licensed lending institution in Alabama
Source says: "may, on any loans or extensions of credit made by them, charge or impose the same rate of interest or finance charge".		Alabama Legislature — Code of Alabama 1975, § 8-8-1.1
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)6% per annum without a written contract; 8% per annum by written contract
Source says: "except by written contract is $6 upon $100 for one year"; "the rate of interest by written contract is not to exceed $8 upon $100 for one year". (Code text retrieved from the Alabama Legislature's official Code of Alabama service.)		Alabama Legislature — Code of Alabama 1975, § 8-8-1
as of 2026-09-16

Steps to take before a Clayhatchee loan

Before you hand your details to a lender in Clayhatchee, where the population is near 481:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Confirm the Alabama licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
  6. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  7. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.

What differs between Clayhatchee and the rest of Alabama is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 481 people here.

How personal loans work in Clayhatchee

Most loans made to Clayhatchee's 481 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. A lender serving Clayhatchee's 481 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Clayhatchee loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Clayhatchee on the map

Clayhatchee's land area is roughly 2.7 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. With 481 residents, the land area yields roughly 177 people per square mile. Huntsville, the largest place in Alabama, is about 245 miles from Clayhatchee. A 50-mile radius around Clayhatchee takes in 55 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 342nd of 462 Alabama places.

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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 Clayhatchee 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 Clayhatchee is the same as anywhere in Alabama.
What loan size can I expect in Clayhatchee?
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 Clayhatchee?
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 Clayhatchee 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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