Personal loans in Oakhaven, AR

Roughly 66 residents live in Oakhaven, the 479th-largest community in Arkansas. Population in Oakhaven dropped about 4.3% over the three years from 2020 to 2023.

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

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The first question in Oakhaven is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 66 people live here under Arkansas lending law. A lender that serves Oakhaven operates under Arkansas lending statutes and a Arkansas supervisor. For a community of about 66, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. A larger market lies at Hope, AR about 5 miles away.

Borrowing in Oakhaven: the local picture

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

Oakhaven in state context

Among Arkansas's 500 places, Oakhaven sits at 479th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Oakhaven ranks 433rd of 500 in Arkansas (about the 13th percentile). By density, at about 1,435 people per square mile, it ranks 22nd in Arkansas. By land area, its 0.0 square miles rank 500th of 500 places in Arkansas.

Which Arkansas laws govern a loan in Oakhaven

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorArkansas State Bank Department
Source says: "The Department is charged with regulating state-chartered commercial banks with main offices in Arkansas".
Arkansas State Bank Department
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)17% per annum for loans not made by or to governmental units or by federally insured depository institutions (Amendment 89, effective January 1, 2011)
Source says: "shall not exceed seventeen percent (17%) per annum".
Arkansas Legislature — Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89, § 3 (proposed by H.J.R. 1004 of 2009)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusNot permitted — all storefront payday lending eliminated; the Attorney General has worked to eliminate all forms of payday lending since 2008
Source says: "the Attorney General's office has worked to eliminate all forms of payday lending in Arkansas"; "all storefront payday loan operations in Arkansas have been shut down".
Arkansas Attorney General — Consumer Protection Division
as of 2026-09-16

Oakhaven on the map

Oakhaven's land area is roughly 0.0 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 1,435 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Little Rock, the distance is roughly 100 miles. Within 50 miles of Oakhaven there are 63 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 220 larger places.

How personal loans work in Oakhaven

In Oakhaven, a small community of about 66, 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 Oakhaven lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. The term you choose in Oakhaven decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

How lenders reach Oakhaven

Oakhaven is moderately settled, with about 1,435 people per square mile and 63 larger places within 50 miles. A Arkansas licence lets a lender serve Oakhaven without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 66 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Hope, AR about 5 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 Oakhaven 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 Oakhaven is the same as anywhere in Arkansas.
What loan size can I expect in Oakhaven?
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 Oakhaven?
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 Oakhaven 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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