Personal loans in Black, AL

For a borrower among the roughly 233 residents of Black, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. About 233 people live in Black, placing it 391st of 462 Census places in Alabama.

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

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The next larger city is Esto, FL about 6 miles away. Population in Black climbed about 4.0% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Lenders active in Black report to a Alabama supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. For a community of about 233, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing.

Black: population, trend and location

Most of what governs a Black loan is written in Alabama law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

Borrowing reach in Black

Black is sparsely settled, with about 57 people per square mile and 66 larger places within 50 miles. What is available to Black's 233 borrowers is set by Alabama licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Esto, FL about 6 miles away.

What shapes a Black personal loan

With roughly 233 residents, Black is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Black's rank of 391st in Alabama: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. The term you choose in Black decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

A practical checklist for Black borrowers

These steps shape the offer you get in Black, a place of about 233 people:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Verify the lender's Alabama licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  6. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  7. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.

In Black as elsewhere in Alabama, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 233 residents.

Where Black sits

Black covers about 4.1 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. The resulting density is about 57 people per square mile. The largest place in Alabama, Huntsville, lies about 260 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Black takes in 66 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 158 larger places.

The state rulebook for Black

Below are the Alabama rules that apply to a loan made in Black, each with the regulator that issued it.

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

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