Personal loans in Houston, PA

Which products a lender may offer to Houston's 1,152 residents follows from the Pennsylvania consumer-lending framework. Houston is home to roughly 1,152 people and stands 567th by size out of 1,013 Census places in Pennsylvania.

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

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The first question in Houston is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 1,152 people live here under Pennsylvania lending law. Houston shed about 1.5% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Houston. The nearest larger city is Canonsburg, PA about 2 miles away.

Houston: population, trend and location

Houston is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Houston on the map

Inside Houston's boundaries lie about 0.4 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. The resulting density is about 2,803 people per square mile. Philadelphia, the largest place in Pennsylvania, is about 269 miles from Houston. A 50-mile radius around Houston takes in 176 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 133 smaller Census places.

Before you apply in Houston

Before you hand your details to a lender in Houston, where the population is near 1,152:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Pennsylvania regulator's licence list.
  5. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.
  6. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
  7. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.

What differs between Houston and the rest of Pennsylvania is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 1,152 people here.

Getting a loan in Houston

At roughly 2,803 people per square mile, Houston is fairly dense; 176 larger places lie within 50 miles. Whether Houston has a local branch or not, a Pennsylvania-licensed lender can serve its 1,152 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Canonsburg, PA about 2 miles away.

What Pennsylvania law requires in Houston

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Pennsylvania, and so for Houston's roughly 1,152 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorPennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS)
Source says: "The Department of Banking and Securities regulates financial services in Pennsylvania."		Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusNo separate payday-lending license; non-bank lenders are limited to 6% (unlicensed) or up to 24% (CDCA-licensed), so high-cost payday loans are not permitted.
Source says: "if a lender is licensed by the Department in accord with the CDCA, it can charge between 6-24% on loans under $25,000" (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023).		Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Discount Company Act license required for non-mortgage consumer loans above 6%; licensed lenders may charge up to 24% on loans of $25,000 or less.
Source says: "A consumer discount company is a business corporation that negotiates or makes non-mortgage loans or advances of money on credit."		Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16

How personal loans work in Houston

A Houston personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 1,152 residents. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Houston lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Houston loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

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 Houston 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 Houston is the same as anywhere in Pennsylvania.
What loan size can I expect in Houston?
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 Houston?
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 Houston 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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