Personal loans in Eclectic, AL

Population in Eclectic climbed about 1.3% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Two households in Eclectic with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 1,209 residents are not the reason.

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.

With 1,209 residents, Eclectic outranks about 48% of the communities in Alabama. The next larger city is Tallassee, AL about 11 miles away. To lend to Eclectic's 1,209 residents, a company must hold a Alabama licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Eclectic.

The Eclectic data picture

What follows is Eclectic's place in the Census record, alongside the Alabama rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Getting a loan in Eclectic

At roughly 294 people per square mile, Eclectic is lightly settled; 26 larger places lie within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Eclectic's 1,209 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Tallassee, AL about 11 miles away.

Where Eclectic sits in Alabama

Among Alabama's 462 places, Eclectic sits at 238th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 162nd of 462 Alabama places, putting it near the 65th percentile for growth. At about 294 people per square mile, Eclectic is the 198th most densely settled place in Alabama. Within 50 miles sit 27 smaller Census places, alongside the 26 that are larger.

Where Eclectic sits

The Census Gazetteer records 4.1 square miles of land and 0.08 square miles of water within Eclectic. The resulting density is about 294 people per square mile. The largest place in Alabama, Huntsville, lies about 147 miles away. Eclectic has 26 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 159 larger places.

What to do before borrowing in Eclectic

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Eclectic (1,209 residents):

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Check the Alabama regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  6. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
  7. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.

The process is identical across Alabama; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Eclectic holds 1,209 people.

The state rulebook for Eclectic

This table holds the Alabama rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Eclectic's 1,209 residents.

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