Personal loans in Epes, AL

Epes shed about 3.7% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. With 262 residents, Epes outranks about 17% of the communities in Alabama.

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.

Epes is a small community in Alabama, with an estimated 262 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Epes's 262 residents are no exception. When Alabama caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Epes as from the rest of the state. The next larger city is Livingston, AL about 7 miles away.

The Epes data picture

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

Alabama rules behind a Epes personal loan

Alabama has no separate rate rule for Epes; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 262 people.

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
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
Parity lending rate provision (§ 8-8-1.1)Any lender may charge the same rates as any federally or state-chartered or licensed lending institution in Alabama
Source says: "may, on any loans or extensions of credit made by them, charge or impose the same rate of interest or finance charge".
Alabama Legislature — Code of Alabama 1975, § 8-8-1.1
as of 2026-09-16

What is available to Epes borrowers

Epes is sparsely settled, with about 40 people per square mile and 29 larger places within 50 miles. A Alabama licence lets a lender serve Epes without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 262 residents are offered. For a larger market, the closest option is Livingston, AL about 7 miles away.

What to do before borrowing in Epes

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Epes, home to about 262 people:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  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. Confirm the Alabama licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  6. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  7. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.

None of these steps is Epes-specific: the same Alabama licensing and disclosure rules reach all 262 residents.

Epes against the rest of Alabama

Against Alabama's other places, Epes accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 383rd of 462 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 388th of 462 Alabama places, putting it near the 16th percentile for growth. At about 40 people per square mile, Epes is the 454th most densely settled place in Alabama. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 10 residents.

Where Epes sits

Inside Epes's boundaries lie roughly 6.6 square miles of land and 0.01 square miles of water. With 262 residents, the land area yields roughly 40 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Huntsville, the distance is roughly 162 miles. Within 50 miles of Epes there are 29 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 14 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 Epes 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 Epes is the same as anywhere in Alabama.
What loan size can I expect in Epes?
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 Epes?
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 Epes 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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