Personal loans in Russellville, AL

Russellville ranks 62nd of 462 places in Alabama, with a population near 10,722. A personal loan in Russellville is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 10,722 people.

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 trend for Russellville between 2020 and 2023 is downward by roughly 1.3%. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Russellville's 10,722 residents. Consumer lending that reaches Russellville's 10,722 residents is governed by Alabama statute; no city ordinance changes it. The nearest larger metro is Muscle Shoals, AL about 17 miles away.

Local context for Russellville

Here is the sourced Census picture for Russellville, plus the Alabama lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

Where Russellville sits in Alabama

Against Alabama's other places, Russellville accounts for about 0.3% of the state's population and ranks 62nd of 462 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 297th of 462 Alabama places, putting it near the 36th percentile for growth. At about 800 people per square mile, Russellville is the 55th most densely settled place in Alabama. In land area, Russellville ranks 113th among Alabama's 462 places.

The state rulebook for Russellville

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

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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingAlabama Small Loan Act license required from the supervisor for loans under $1,500; interest capped at 3% per month on the first $200 and 2% per month on $200–$1,500
Source says: "No person shall engage in the business of lending in amounts of less than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500)"; "without first having obtained a license from the supervisor"; "not exceeding three percent a month on that part of the unpaid principal balance not in excess of two hundred dollars".
Alabama State Banking Department — Alabama Small Loan Act (Code of Alabama §§ 5-18-1 et seq.)
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

How personal loans work in Russellville

Russellville is a small town of about 10,722 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Russellville. Shortening the term on a Russellville loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

The geography behind Russellville

Inside Russellville's boundaries lie roughly 13.4 square miles of land and 0.11 square miles of water. Spread across it are roughly 800 residents per square mile. Huntsville, the largest place in Alabama, is about 61 miles from Russellville. Russellville has 5 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 67 smaller Census places.

Borrowing reach in Russellville

With about 800 residents per square mile, Russellville is moderately settled, and 5 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. A Alabama licence lets a lender serve Russellville without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 10,722 residents are offered. For a larger market, the closest option is Muscle Shoals, AL about 17 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 Russellville 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 Russellville is the same as anywhere in Alabama.
What loan size can I expect in Russellville?
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 Russellville?
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 Russellville 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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