Personal loans in Fourche, AR

From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 1.8%. An estimated 57 people make their home in Fourche, a figure that ranks 485th in Arkansas.

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

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Two households in Fourche with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 57 residents are not the reason. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Fourche's 57 residents are no exception. Every figure below is Arkansas's own, applied to Fourche's 57 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. The closest larger place is Bigelow, AR about 1 miles away.

Borrowing in Fourche: the local picture

Set out below is Fourche's local context next to the state-level rules that reach every lender here.

How lenders reach Fourche

With about 286 residents per square mile, Fourche is lightly settled, and 76 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Fourche's 57 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Bigelow, AR about 1 miles away.

Fourche against the rest of Arkansas

Against Arkansas's other places, Fourche accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 485th of 500 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 135th of 500 Arkansas places, putting it near the 73th percentile for growth. Its roughly 286 residents per square mile place it 315th among Arkansas's places. By land area, its 0.2 square miles rank 486th of 500 places in Arkansas.

Land, water and location for Fourche

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.2 square miles of land within Fourche, with no significant water area listed. Spread across it are roughly 286 residents per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Little Rock, is roughly 24 miles away. Fourche has 76 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 486th of 500 Arkansas places.

Steps to take before a Fourche loan

For Fourche's roughly 57 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  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. Confirm the lender holds a Arkansas licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  6. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
  7. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.

What differs between Fourche and the rest of Arkansas is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 57 people here.

The Arkansas lending rules that reach Fourche

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Fourche: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingSee the latest published figure
value_text left null: the State Bank Department does not publish a consumer small-loan license rate schedule that could be verified; storefront payday lending has been eliminated (see Payday lending status). See the linked regulator page for the licensee categories it supervises.
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

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 Fourche 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 Fourche is the same as anywhere in Arkansas.
What loan size can I expect in Fourche?
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 Fourche?
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 Fourche 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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