Personal loans in Byrdstown, TN

For the 812 people in Byrdstown, Tennessee runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply.

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

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Byrdstown is a small community of about 812 residents, and a personal loan taken out here is governed by Tennessee statute. With 812 residents, Byrdstown outranks about 27% of the communities in Tennessee. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 increase in Byrdstown at about 2.5%. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Byrdstown's 812 residents. The next larger city is Albany, KY about 8 miles away.

Byrdstown: the sourced local profile

Two layers matter for a Byrdstown borrower: the local population picture and Tennessee's consumer-lending statutes.

What shapes a Byrdstown personal loan

Byrdstown is a small community of about 812 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Byrdstown's rank of 250th in Tennessee: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Byrdstown loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

A practical checklist for Byrdstown borrowers

For Byrdstown's roughly 812 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Confirm the Tennessee licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  6. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  7. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.

What differs between Byrdstown and the rest of Tennessee is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 812 people here.

Tennessee consumer-lending rules applied in Byrdstown

For the roughly 812 residents of Byrdstown, the rules below are Tennessee's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorTennessee Department of Financial Institutions (TDFI)
Source says: The Department regulates banks, credit unions, trust companies, business and industrial development corporations, industrial loan and thrift companies
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions (TDFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingTDFI Compliance Division licenses industrial loan & thrift companies, deferred presentment companies, flexible credit companies, and other consumer lenders
Source says: The Compliance Division is responsible for the licensing and regulatory supervision of the following types of financial institutions operating in Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions (TDFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)10.75% per annum (maximum effective formula rate for written contracts, announced September 15, 2026)
Source says: the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions (TDFI)
as of 2026-09-16

Byrdstown's place among Tennessee's 344 places

Against Tennessee's other places, Byrdstown accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 250th of 344 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Byrdstown ranks 142nd of 344 in Tennessee (about the 59th percentile). By density, at about 546 people per square mile, it ranks 174th in Tennessee. By land area, its 1.5 square miles rank 283rd of 344 places in Tennessee.

Byrdstown: area, density and distance

Byrdstown's land area is roughly 1.5 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. Spread across it are roughly 546 residents per square mile. The largest place in Tennessee, Memphis, lies about 289 miles away. Within 50 miles of Byrdstown there are 26 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 283rd of 344 Tennessee 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 Byrdstown 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 Byrdstown is the same as anywhere in Tennessee.
What loan size can I expect in Byrdstown?
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 Byrdstown?
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 Byrdstown 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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