Personal loans in County Line, AL

A personal loan in County Line is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 318 people.

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

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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.

When Alabama caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from County Line as from the rest of the state. The Census counts 318 people in County Line, the 370th-largest figure among Alabama's 462 places. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from County Line. County Line gained roughly 0.6% in population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. The nearest larger metro is Trafford, AL about 2 miles away.

Local context for County Line

Here is the sourced Census picture for County Line, plus the Alabama lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

What Alabama law requires in County Line

Every row below records a Alabama rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a County Line lender must follow.

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
Payday lending statusPermitted — deferred presentment services licensed by the supervisor; maximum advance $500; maximum fee 17.5% of amount advanced
Source says: "a maximum fee on any deferred presentment transaction not to exceed 17.5 percent of the amount advanced"; "The maximum amount that may be advanced in any deferred presentment transaction is five hundred dollars ($500)".		Alabama State Banking Department — Deferred Presentment Services Act (Code of Alabama §§ 5-18A-1 et seq.)
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

What is available to County Line borrowers

County Line is a lightly settled community of about 318 people, with 112 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether County Line has a local branch or not, a Alabama-licensed lender can serve its 318 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Trafford, AL about 2 miles away.

What to do before borrowing in County Line

These steps shape the offer you get in County Line, a place of about 318 people:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  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.

None of these steps is County Line-specific: the same Alabama licensing and disclosure rules reach all 318 residents.

The anatomy of a County Line personal loan

County Line is a small community of about 318 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in County Line can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a County Line loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

County Line against the rest of Alabama

County Line is the 370th-largest of 462 Census places in Alabama and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, County Line stands 210th among Alabama's 462 places — roughly the 55th percentile. Its roughly 407 residents per square mile place it 144th among Alabama's places. By land area, its 0.8 square miles rank 436th of 462 places in Alabama.

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