Personal loans in DeCordova, TX

A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows DeCordova up by about 6.5%. In DeCordova, one of 1,224 Census places in Texas, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate.

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.

With 3,206 residents, DeCordova outranks about 61% of the communities in Texas. For a bigger market, look to Granbury, TX about 5 miles away. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for DeCordova are all set at the Texas level. Verify the lender's Texas licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in DeCordova.

DeCordova: population, trend and location

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

How lenders reach DeCordova

With about 2,275 residents per square mile, DeCordova is fairly dense, and 55 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to DeCordova's 3,206 borrowers is set by Texas licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest bigger place is Granbury, TX about 5 miles away.

DeCordova in state context

Within Texas, DeCordova holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 472nd-largest share among 1,224 places. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 347th of 1,224 Texas places, putting it near the 72th percentile for growth. By density, at about 2,275 people per square mile, it ranks 137th in Texas. In land area, DeCordova ranks 885th among Texas's 1,224 places.

The state rulebook for DeCordova

This table holds the Texas rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to DeCordova's 3,206 residents.

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
Payday lending statusLegal via licensed credit access businesses (payday/title-loan brokers); the third-party lender itself is not licensed (Tex. Fin. Code ch. 393)
Source says: the credit access business that serves as the broker is the licensee in this regulated industry
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

A pre-application checklist for DeCordova

Before you apply in DeCordova, a community of about 3,206, work through these steps:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Texas regulator's licence list.
  5. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  6. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  7. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.

In DeCordova as elsewhere in Texas, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 3,206 residents.

Land, water and location for DeCordova

The Census Gazetteer records 1.4 square miles of land and 0.21 square miles of water within DeCordova. That land carries about 2,275 people per square mile. The largest place in Texas, Houston, lies about 228 miles away. A 50-mile radius around DeCordova takes in 55 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 51 smaller Census places.

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