Personal loans in Big Wells, TX

Big Wells lost roughly 4.4% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. An estimated 461 people make their home in Big Wells, a figure that ranks 999th in Texas.

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

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The roughly 461 people who live in Big Wells borrow under Texas rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Big Wells lender. A lender that serves Big Wells operates under Texas lending statutes and a Texas supervisor. The next larger city is Asherton, TX about 14 miles away.

Big Wells: population, trend and location

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

Lender access in Big Wells

At roughly 831 people per square mile, Big Wells is moderately settled; 8 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Big Wells's 461 borrowers is set by Texas licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Asherton, TX about 14 miles away.

How a Big Wells personal loan is priced

In Big Wells, a small community of about 461, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Big Wells can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Big Wells loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Where Big Wells sits in Texas

Big Wells is the 999th-largest of 1,224 Census places in Texas and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Big Wells ranks 1,173rd of 1,224 in Texas (about the 4th percentile). Its roughly 831 residents per square mile place it 622nd among Texas's places. By land area, its 0.6 square miles rank 1,135th of 1,224 places in Texas.

The state rulebook for Big Wells

These are Texas's sourced lending facts as they reach Big Wells's 461 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)10% per year maximum; a greater rate is usurious unless otherwise provided by law (Tex. Fin. Code § 302.001)
Source says: The maximum rate or amount of interest is 10 percent a year except as otherwise provided by law.		Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes)
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

The Big Wells borrowing checklist

Before you apply in Big Wells, a community of about 461, work through these steps:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  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 Texas licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  6. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  7. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.

None of these steps is Big Wells-specific: the same Texas licensing and disclosure rules reach all 461 residents.

Compare personal loan offers Run the numbers first

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