Personal loans in Earth, TX

Population in Earth dropped about 0.4% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Earth is home to roughly 897 people and stands 833rd by size out of 1,224 Census places in Texas. For a borrower among the roughly 897 residents of Earth, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Earth. Consumer lending that reaches Earth's 897 residents is governed by Texas statute; no city ordinance changes it. The nearest larger metro is Sudan, TX about 13 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.

The Earth data picture

Earth is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Which Texas laws govern a loan in Earth

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

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
Payday lending statusLegal via licensed credit access businesses (payday/title-loan brokers); the third-party lender itself is not licensed (Tex. Fin. Code ch. 393)
Source says: the credit access business that serves as the broker is the licensee in this regulated industry
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

The anatomy of a Earth personal loan

Most loans made to Earth's 897 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Earth. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Earth loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Before you apply in Earth

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Earth (897 residents):

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Texas licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.
  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 Earth and the rest of Texas is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 897 people here.

Earth in state context

Set beside Texas's 1,224 places, Earth ranks 833rd by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Earth ranks 910th of 1,224 in Texas (about the 26th percentile). Its roughly 747 residents per square mile place it 681st among Texas's places. By land area, its 1.2 square miles rank 939th of 1,224 places in Texas.

Earth on the map

Inside Earth's boundaries lie about 1.2 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. The resulting density is about 747 people per square mile. Houston, the largest place in Texas, is about 513 miles from Earth. Counting outward 50 miles, 19 larger communities surround Earth. Within the same 50 miles lie 12 smaller Census 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 Earth 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 Earth is the same as anywhere in Texas.
What loan size can I expect in Earth?
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 Earth?
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 Earth 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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