Personal loans in Jasper, TX

The first question in Jasper is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 7,470 people live here under Texas lending law. The Census counts 7,470 people in Jasper, the 296th-largest figure among Texas's 1,224 places.

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

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The nearest larger metro is DeRidder, LA about 42 miles away. Population in Jasper climbed about 8.6% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Jasper are all set at the Texas level. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Jasper's 7,470 residents.

Borrowing in Jasper: the local picture

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Texas rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

Borrowing reach in Jasper

With about 715 residents per square mile, Jasper is moderately settled, and 2 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Texas reach Jasper's 7,470 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is DeRidder, LA about 42 miles away.

Inside a Jasper personal loan

With roughly 7,470 residents, Jasper is a small town; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. A lender serving Jasper's 7,470 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Jasper loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Where Jasper sits

The Census Gazetteer records 10.4 square miles of land and 0.01 square miles of water within Jasper. Spread across it are roughly 715 residents per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Houston, is roughly 114 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Jasper takes in 2 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 28 larger places.

Where Jasper sits in Texas

Among Texas's 1,224 places, Jasper sits at 296th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Jasper stands 274th among Texas's 1,224 places — roughly the 78th percentile. By density, at about 715 people per square mile, it ranks 711th in Texas. In land area, Jasper ranks 206th among Texas's 1,224 places.

The state rulebook for Jasper

Every row below records a Texas rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Jasper 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

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