Personal loans in Williford, AR

The Census estimates 83 residents in Williford, which ranks it 470th of 500 places in Arkansas. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 increase in Williford at about 3.8%.

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

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If you are weighing a personal loan in Williford, start from the payment you can carry; its 83 residents face the same statewide rules. A lender that serves Williford operates under Arkansas lending statutes and a Arkansas supervisor. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Williford loan. The next larger city is Ravenden, AR about 6 miles away.

Where Williford stands

What follows is Williford's place in the Census record, alongside the Arkansas rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Williford's place among Arkansas's 500 places

Among Arkansas's 500 places, Williford sits at 470th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Williford stands 70th among Arkansas's 500 places — roughly the 86th percentile. By density, at about 238 people per square mile, it ranks 345th in Arkansas. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 3 residents.

Borrowing reach in Williford

Williford is a lightly settled community of about 83 people, with 73 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. A Arkansas licence lets a lender serve Williford without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 83 residents are offered. The nearest bigger place is Ravenden, AR about 6 miles away.

Williford: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.3 square miles of land within Williford, with no significant water area listed. That land carries about 238 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Little Rock, the distance is roughly 119 miles. Counting outward 50 miles, 73 larger communities surround Williford. Within the same 50 miles lie 4 smaller Census places.

Steps to take before a Williford loan

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Williford (83 residents):

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Look the lender up in the Arkansas regulator's licence records before you sign.
  5. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  6. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  7. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.

What differs between Williford and the rest of Arkansas is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 83 people here.

How Arkansas law applies in Williford

Every row below records a Arkansas rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Williford lender must follow.

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

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 Williford 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 Williford is the same as anywhere in Arkansas.
What loan size can I expect in Williford?
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 Williford?
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 Williford 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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