Personal loans in Florala, AL

If you are weighing a personal loan in Florala, start from the payment you can carry; its 1,934 residents face the same statewide rules. At about 1,934 residents, Florala is larger than roughly 58% of the places in Alabama.

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

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Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Florala. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 increase in Florala at about 0.5%. Lenders active in Florala report to a Alabama supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. The next larger city is Opp, AL about 18 miles away.

Where Florala stands

Set out below is Florala's local context next to the state-level rules that reach every lender here.

Inside a Florala personal loan

In Florala, a small community of about 1,934, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Florala lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Florala loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

How Alabama law applies in Florala

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Florala: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

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
Parity lending rate provision (§ 8-8-1.1)Any lender may charge the same rates as any federally or state-chartered or licensed lending institution in Alabama
Source says: "may, on any loans or extensions of credit made by them, charge or impose the same rate of interest or finance charge".
Alabama Legislature — Code of Alabama 1975, § 8-8-1.1
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

Florala: area, density and distance

Inside Florala's boundaries lie roughly 10.5 square miles of land and 0.45 square miles of water. The resulting density is about 184 people per square mile. Huntsville, the largest place in Alabama, is about 255 miles from Florala. Within 50 miles of Florala there are 24 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 143rd of 462 Alabama places.

Florala's place among Alabama's 462 places

Set beside Alabama's 462 places, Florala ranks 192nd by population and holds about 0.1% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Florala stands 225th among Alabama's 462 places — roughly the 51th percentile. Its roughly 184 residents per square mile place it 301st among Alabama's places. The population moved by about 9 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.5% shift.

Lender access in Florala

Florala is a lightly settled community of about 1,934 people, with 24 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. What is available to Florala's 1,934 borrowers is set by Alabama licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Opp, AL about 18 miles away.

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