Personal loans in Coahoma, MS

Consumer lending that reaches Coahoma's 219 residents is governed by Mississippi statute; no city ordinance changes it.

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.

In Coahoma, one of 299 Census places in Mississippi, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. An estimated 219 people make their home in Coahoma, a figure that ranks 265th in Mississippi. The trend for Coahoma between 2020 and 2023 is downward by roughly 6.4%. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Coahoma lender. The next larger city is Jonestown, MS about 5 miles away.

What the Census records for Coahoma

The figures below are Coahoma's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Mississippi rules.

The Coahoma borrowing checklist

These steps shape the offer you get in Coahoma, a place of about 219 people:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Look the lender up in the Mississippi regulator's licence records before you sign.
  5. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
  6. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
  7. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.

What differs between Coahoma and the rest of Mississippi is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 219 people here.

Inside a Coahoma personal loan

With roughly 219 residents, Coahoma is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Coahoma's rank of 265th in Mississippi: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Coahoma loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Coahoma on the map

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.2 square miles of land within Coahoma, with no significant water area listed. Spread across it are roughly 1,117 residents per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Jackson, is roughly 143 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Coahoma takes in 49 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 16 smaller Census places.

Getting a loan in Coahoma

Coahoma is moderately settled, with about 1,117 people per square mile and 49 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Coahoma has a local branch or not, a Mississippi-licensed lender can serve its 219 people online on the same terms. The nearest bigger place is Jonestown, MS about 5 miles away.

Mississippi rules behind a Coahoma personal loan

Mississippi has no separate rate rule for Coahoma; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 219 people.

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

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 Coahoma 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 Coahoma is the same as anywhere in Mississippi.
What loan size can I expect in Coahoma?
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 Coahoma?
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 Coahoma 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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