Personal loans in Clayton, OK

The roughly 555 people who live in Clayton borrow under Oklahoma rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. The Census estimates 555 residents in Clayton, which ranks it 292nd of 590 places in Oklahoma.

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

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Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a Clayton loan. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 0.2% growth in Clayton. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Clayton are all set at the Oklahoma level. The nearest larger metro is Hartshorne, OK about 21 miles away.

Where Clayton stands

Two layers matter for a Clayton borrower: the local population picture and Oklahoma's consumer-lending statutes.

What is available to Clayton borrowers

Clayton is lightly settled, with about 330 people per square mile and 20 larger places within 50 miles. What is available to Clayton's 555 borrowers is set by Oklahoma licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Hartshorne, OK about 21 miles away.

The anatomy of a Clayton personal loan

A Clayton personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 555 residents. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Clayton. Shortening the term on a Clayton loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

How Clayton compares across Oklahoma

Set beside Oklahoma's 590 places, Clayton ranks 292nd by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 327th of 590 Oklahoma places, putting it near the 45th percentile for growth. Its roughly 330 residents per square mile place it 409th among Oklahoma's places. Within 50 miles sit 26 smaller Census places, alongside the 20 that are larger.

Clayton on the map

The Census Gazetteer records 1.7 square miles of land and 0.02 square miles of water within Clayton. Spread across it are roughly 330 residents per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Oklahoma City, is roughly 136 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 20 larger communities surround Clayton. The 100-mile radius contains 139 larger places.

Which Oklahoma laws govern a loan in Clayton

For the roughly 555 residents of Clayton, the rules below are Oklahoma's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorOklahoma Department of Consumer Credit (OKDOCC)
Source says: "The Department is responsible for the regulation of consumer credit sales and consumer loans in the State of Oklahoma."
Oklahoma Department of Consumer Credit
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingOklahoma Small Lender license required (Oklahoma Department of Consumer Credit); separate license per location; 59 O.S. 3150-3150.27.
Source says: "no person shall engage in the business of making small loans... unless the person is licensed by the Department of Consumer Credit" (59 O.S. 3150.2).
Oklahoma State Courts Network (Oklahoma Statutes, OSCN)
as of 2026-09-16
Small loan rate and principal caps (state-specific rule)Small loans: interest capped at 17% per month; maximum aggregated principal of $1,500 per customer across all licensees (CPI-adjusted).
Source says: "A licensee may only charge and collect a periodic interest rate not to exceed seventeen percent (17%) per month" (59 O.S. 3150.10(B)); max aggregated principal is $1,500 (3150.10(C)).
Oklahoma State Courts Network (Oklahoma Statutes, OSCN)
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 Clayton 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 Clayton is the same as anywhere in Oklahoma.
What loan size can I expect in Clayton?
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 Clayton?
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 Clayton 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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