Personal loans in Dayton Lakes, TX

A personal loan in Dayton Lakes is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 55 people. The Census counts 55 people in Dayton Lakes, the 1,219th-largest figure among Texas's 1,224 places.

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

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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.

Dayton Lakes gained roughly 19.6% in population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Dayton Lakes. For a bigger market, look to Kenefick, TX about 3 miles away. A lender that serves Dayton Lakes operates under Texas lending statutes and a Texas supervisor.

What the Census records for Dayton Lakes

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

How personal loans work in Dayton Lakes

Most loans made to Dayton Lakes's 55 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Dayton Lakes lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Shortening the term on a Dayton Lakes loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

How Dayton Lakes compares across Texas

Among Texas's 1,224 places, Dayton Lakes sits at 1,219th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 96th of 1,224 Texas places, putting it near the 92th percentile for growth. Its roughly 64 residents per square mile place it 1,211th among Texas's places. The population moved by about 9 people between 2020 and 2023, a 19.6% shift.

How Texas law applies in Dayton Lakes

Every row below records a Texas rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Dayton Lakes lender must follow.

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

Steps to take before a Dayton Lakes loan

Before you hand your details to a lender in Dayton Lakes, where the population is near 55:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Verify the lender's Texas licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  6. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
  7. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.

The process is identical across Texas; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Dayton Lakes holds 55 people.

How lenders reach Dayton Lakes

Dayton Lakes is sparsely settled, with about 64 people per square mile and 81 larger places within 50 miles. What is available to Dayton Lakes's 55 borrowers is set by Texas licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Kenefick, TX about 3 miles away.

Compare personal loan offers Run the numbers first

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