Personal loans in Farmington, AR

Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Farmington are all set at the Arkansas level. Farmington is home to roughly 9,761 people and stands 39th by size out of 500 Census places in Arkansas.

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

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Farmington, Arkansas — home to about 9,761 people — is a small town, so the terms you are offered follow Arkansas law rather than any local rule. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Farmington up by about 28.7%. Judge Farmington offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Fayetteville, AR about 5 miles away.

Borrowing in Farmington: the local picture

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

How Arkansas law applies in Farmington

Below are the Arkansas rules that apply to a loan made in Farmington, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorArkansas State Bank Department
Source says: "The Department is charged with regulating state-chartered commercial banks with main offices in Arkansas".
Arkansas State Bank Department
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)17% per annum for loans not made by or to governmental units or by federally insured depository institutions (Amendment 89, effective January 1, 2011)
Source says: "shall not exceed seventeen percent (17%) per annum".
Arkansas Legislature — Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89, § 3 (proposed by H.J.R. 1004 of 2009)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusNot permitted — all storefront payday lending eliminated; the Attorney General has worked to eliminate all forms of payday lending since 2008
Source says: "the Attorney General's office has worked to eliminate all forms of payday lending in Arkansas"; "all storefront payday loan operations in Arkansas have been shut down".
Arkansas Attorney General — Consumer Protection Division
as of 2026-09-16

Farmington in state context

Farmington is the 39th-largest of 500 Census places in Arkansas and contains about 0.5% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Farmington ranks 5th of 500 in Arkansas (about the 99th percentile). By density, at about 993 people per square mile, it ranks 57th in Arkansas. In land area, Farmington ranks 59th among Arkansas's 500 places.

The geography behind Farmington

Farmington's land area is about 9.8 square miles; a further 0.05 square miles is water. That land carries about 993 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Little Rock, is roughly 140 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 11 larger communities surround Farmington. Within the same 50 miles lie 71 smaller Census places.

The anatomy of a Farmington personal loan

Most loans made to Farmington's 9,761 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Farmington can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Farmington loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Getting a loan in Farmington

Farmington is a moderately settled community of about 9,761 people, with 11 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Farmington's 9,761 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest larger city, Fayetteville, AR about 5 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 Farmington 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 Farmington is the same as anywhere in Arkansas.
What loan size can I expect in Farmington?
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 Farmington?
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 Farmington 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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