Personal loans in Scottsville, TX

The roughly 335 people who live in Scottsville borrow under Texas rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 0.3% growth in Scottsville.

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.

Roughly 335 residents live in Scottsville, the 1,073rd-largest community in Texas. Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a Scottsville loan. Consumer lending that reaches Scottsville's 335 residents is governed by Texas statute; no city ordinance changes it. For a bigger market, look to Marshall, TX about 7 miles away.

Where Scottsville stands

The figures below are Scottsville's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Texas rules.

How Texas law applies in Scottsville

This table holds the Texas rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Scottsville's 335 residents.

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

Scottsville in state context

Against Texas's other places, Scottsville accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 1,073rd of 1,224 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Scottsville ranks 821st of 1,224 in Texas (about the 33th percentile). Its roughly 254 residents per square mile place it 1,077th among Texas's places. Within 50 miles sit 14 smaller Census places, alongside the 47 that are larger.

How personal loans work in Scottsville

In Scottsville, a small community of about 335, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Scottsville's rank of 1,073rd in Texas: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Scottsville loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

What to do before borrowing in Scottsville

Before you apply in Scottsville, a community of about 335, work through these steps:

  1. Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Confirm the Texas licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  6. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  7. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.

In Scottsville as elsewhere in Texas, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 335 residents.

Where Scottsville sits

The Census Gazetteer records about 1.3 square miles of land within Scottsville, with no significant water area listed. With 335 residents, the land area yields roughly 254 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Houston, is roughly 202 miles away. Scottsville has 47 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 14 smaller Census places.

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