Personal loans in Ethelsville, AL

If you are weighing a personal loan in Ethelsville, start from the payment you can carry; its 50 residents face the same statewide rules. An estimated 50 people make their home in Ethelsville, a figure that ranks 454th in Alabama.

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.

For a bigger market, look to Reform, AL about 12 miles away. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 2.0%. To lend to Ethelsville's 50 residents, a company must hold a Alabama licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Ethelsville.

What the Census records for Ethelsville

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

Land, water and location for Ethelsville

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.6 square miles of land within Ethelsville, with no significant water area listed. With 50 residents, the land area yields roughly 88 people per square mile. Huntsville, the largest place in Alabama, is about 125 miles from Ethelsville. Counting outward 50 miles, 48 larger communities surround Ethelsville. By land area it ranks 447th of 462 Alabama places.

The state rulebook for Ethelsville

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

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
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
Payday lending statusPermitted — deferred presentment services licensed by the supervisor; maximum advance $500; maximum fee 17.5% of amount advanced
Source says: "a maximum fee on any deferred presentment transaction not to exceed 17.5 percent of the amount advanced"; "The maximum amount that may be advanced in any deferred presentment transaction is five hundred dollars ($500)".
Alabama State Banking Department — Deferred Presentment Services Act (Code of Alabama §§ 5-18A-1 et seq.)
as of 2026-09-16

A pre-application checklist for Ethelsville

For Ethelsville's roughly 50 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  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. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.
  7. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.

The process is identical across Alabama; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Ethelsville holds 50 people.

Ethelsville against the rest of Alabama

Ethelsville is the 454th-largest of 462 Census places in Alabama and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 323rd of 462 Alabama places, putting it near the 30th percentile for growth. Its roughly 88 residents per square mile place it 410th among Alabama's places. By land area, its 0.6 square miles rank 447th of 462 places in Alabama.

Inside a Ethelsville personal loan

Most loans made to Ethelsville's 50 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Ethelsville lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Ethelsville loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

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