Personal loans in Valley Head, AL

The roughly 590 people who live in Valley Head borrow under Alabama rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. Valley Head ranks 317th of 462 places in Alabama, with a population near 590.

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

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Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 increase in Valley Head at about 2.1%. When Alabama caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Valley Head as from the rest of the state. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Valley Head's 590 residents. The closest larger city is Fort Payne, AL about 8 miles away.

Valley Head: the sourced local profile

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

Inside a Valley Head personal loan

Most loans made to Valley Head's 590 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Valley Head lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. The term you choose in Valley Head decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

How Alabama law applies in Valley Head

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

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

Where Valley Head sits in Alabama

Valley Head is the 317th-largest of 462 Census places in Alabama and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Valley Head ranks 126th of 462 in Alabama (about the 73th percentile). Its roughly 156 residents per square mile place it 328th among Alabama's places. Within 50 miles sit 20 smaller Census places, alongside the 75 that are larger.

Getting a loan in Valley Head

Valley Head is a lightly settled community of about 590 people, with 75 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether Valley Head has a local branch or not, a Alabama-licensed lender can serve its 590 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Fort Payne, AL about 8 miles away.

Land, water and location for Valley Head

Valley Head's land area is roughly 3.8 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. That land carries about 156 people per square mile. The largest place in Alabama, Huntsville, lies about 61 miles away. Valley Head has 75 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 278 larger 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 Valley Head 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 Valley Head is the same as anywhere in Alabama.
What loan size can I expect in Valley Head?
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 Valley Head?
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 Valley Head 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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