Personal loans in Richland, TX

With roughly 273 residents, Richland is a small community, and the lending rules its borrowers live under are written in Texas, not by the city. With 273 residents, Richland outranks about 9% of the communities in Texas.

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.

The closest larger city is Angus, TX about 5 miles away. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 0.7% growth in Richland. When Texas caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Richland as from the rest of the state. Verify the lender's Texas licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Richland.

Richland: population, trend and location

Two layers matter for a Richland borrower: the local population picture and Texas's consumer-lending statutes.

Where Richland sits in Texas

Richland is the 1,109th-largest of 1,224 Census places in Texas and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 783rd of 1,224 Texas places, putting it near the 36th percentile for growth. At about 113 people per square mile, Richland is the 1,190th most densely settled place in Texas. Within 50 miles sit 18 smaller Census places, alongside the 73 that are larger.

How lenders reach Richland

With about 113 residents per square mile, Richland is lightly settled, and 73 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Texas reach Richland's 273 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Angus, TX about 5 miles away.

Before you apply in Richland

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Richland, home to about 273 people:

  1. Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Check the Texas regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  6. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  7. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.

What differs between Richland and the rest of Texas is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 273 people here.

How a Richland personal loan is priced

With roughly 273 residents, Richland is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. A lender serving Richland's 273 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Shortening the term on a Richland loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

The state rulebook for Richland

Below are the Texas rules that apply to a loan made in Richland, each with the regulator that issued it.

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
Payday lending statusLegal via licensed credit access businesses (payday/title-loan brokers); the third-party lender itself is not licensed (Tex. Fin. Code ch. 393)
Source says: the credit access business that serves as the broker is the licensee in this regulated industry
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

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