Personal loans in Abbeville, AL

With an estimated 2,377 residents, Abbeville is the 159th-largest of 462 places in Alabama. In Abbeville, one of 462 Census places in Alabama, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate.

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 Abbeville between 2020 and 2023 is upward by roughly 1.1%. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Abbeville lender. A lender that serves Abbeville operates under Alabama lending statutes and a Alabama supervisor. For a bigger market, look to Headland, AL about 16 miles away.

The Abbeville data picture

Read the local figures below as context; read the sourced Alabama table as the rulebook a lender here must follow.

Abbeville against the rest of Alabama

Against Alabama's other places, Abbeville accounts for about 0.1% of the state's population and ranks 159th of 462 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 176th of 462 Alabama places, putting it near the 62th percentile for growth. Its roughly 153 residents per square mile place it 331st among Alabama's places. The population moved by about 27 people between 2020 and 2023, a 1.1% shift.

A practical checklist for Abbeville borrowers

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Abbeville (2,377 residents):

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Verify the lender's Alabama licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  6. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  7. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.

What differs between Abbeville and the rest of Alabama is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 2,377 people here.

How Alabama law applies in Abbeville

This table holds the Alabama rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Abbeville's 2,377 residents.

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
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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)6% per annum without a written contract; 8% per annum by written contract
Source says: "except by written contract is $6 upon $100 for one year"; "the rate of interest by written contract is not to exceed $8 upon $100 for one year". (Code text retrieved from the Alabama Legislature's official Code of Alabama service.)
Alabama Legislature — Code of Alabama 1975, § 8-8-1
as of 2026-09-16

Abbeville: area, density and distance

Abbeville's land area is about 15.5 square miles; a further 0.04 square miles is water. The resulting density is about 153 people per square mile. Huntsville, the largest place in Alabama, is about 231 miles from Abbeville. Counting outward 50 miles, 13 larger communities surround Abbeville. The 100-mile radius contains 66 larger places.

How a Abbeville personal loan is priced

Abbeville is a small community of about 2,377 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. A lender serving Abbeville's 2,377 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Abbeville loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

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 Abbeville 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 Abbeville is the same as anywhere in Alabama.
What loan size can I expect in Abbeville?
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 Abbeville?
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 Abbeville 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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