Personal loans in Cooper, TX

Cooper counts about 2,025 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Texas law does the governing.

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.

A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Cooper sits on the Texas side of that line. Cooper is one of 1,224 Census places in Texas; its 2,025 residents put it at 596th. For a community of about 2,025, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. The trend for Cooper between 2020 and 2023 is upward by roughly 6.3%. The closest larger city is Commerce, TX about 15 miles away.

Borrowing in Cooper: the local picture

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

How Cooper compares across Texas

Against Texas's other places, Cooper accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 596th of 1,224 by size. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Cooper stands 359th among Texas's 1,224 places — roughly the 71th percentile. At about 1,385 people per square mile, Cooper is the 322nd most densely settled place in Texas. Within 50 miles sit 53 smaller Census places, alongside the 24 that are larger.

How Texas law applies in Cooper

For the roughly 2,025 residents of Cooper, the rules below are Texas's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingLicense required for non-depository lenders charging more than 10% interest; Chapter 342 governs consumer loans (Tex. Fin. Code § 342.051)
Source says: Non-depository lenders who engage in making, transacting, or collecting loans with a rate of interest greater than 10% must be licensed by the OCCC.
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

What shapes a Cooper personal loan

Cooper is a small community of about 2,025 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Two numbers drive a Cooper loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. The term you choose in Cooper decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Land, water and location for Cooper

Inside Cooper's boundaries lie about 1.5 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. Spread across it are roughly 1,385 residents per square mile. The largest place in Texas, Houston, lies about 248 miles away. Cooper has 24 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 53 smaller Census places.

What is available to Cooper borrowers

At roughly 1,385 people per square mile, Cooper is moderately settled; 24 larger places lie within 50 miles. A Texas licence lets a lender serve Cooper without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 2,025 residents are offered. The nearest bigger place is Commerce, TX about 15 miles away.

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