Personal loans in Coal Hill, AR

A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Coal Hill sits on the Arkansas side of that line. With roughly 811 residents, Coal Hill is a small community, and the lending rules its borrowers live under are written in Arkansas, not by the city. Coal Hill is home to roughly 811 people and stands 201st by size out of 500 Census places in Arkansas. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 0.4% decline in Coal Hill. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Coal Hill loan. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Clarksville, AR about 10 miles away.

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.

What the Census records for Coal Hill

Here is the sourced Census picture for Coal Hill, plus the Arkansas lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

Before you apply in Coal Hill

Before you hand your details to a lender in Coal Hill, where the population is near 811:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Check the Arkansas regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  6. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  7. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.

What differs between Coal Hill and the rest of Arkansas is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 811 people here.

How personal loans work in Coal Hill

Most loans made to Coal Hill's 811 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Coal Hill can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Coal Hill loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

How Coal Hill compares across Arkansas

Within Arkansas, Coal Hill holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 201st-largest share among 500 places. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 255th of 500 Arkansas places, putting it near the 49th percentile for growth. At about 289 people per square mile, Coal Hill is the 310th most densely settled place in Arkansas. By land area, its 2.8 square miles rank 205th of 500 places in Arkansas.

Where Coal Hill sits

Inside Coal Hill's boundaries lie roughly 2.8 square miles of land and 0.03 square miles of water. That land carries about 289 people per square mile. Little Rock, the largest place in Arkansas, is about 89 miles from Coal Hill. Coal Hill has 34 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 205th of 500 Arkansas places.

Arkansas rules behind a Coal Hill personal loan

For the roughly 811 residents of Coal Hill, the rules below are Arkansas's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingSee the latest published figure
value_text left null: the State Bank Department does not publish a consumer small-loan license rate schedule that could be verified; storefront payday lending has been eliminated (see Payday lending status). See the linked regulator page for the licensee categories it supervises.
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

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