Personal loans in Garland, AR

Garland counts about 196 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Arkansas law does the governing. The Census counts 196 people in Garland, the 374th-largest figure among Arkansas's 500 places.

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.

A larger market lies at Lewisville, AR about 8 miles away. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 increase in Garland at about 0.5%. State law, not city hall, decides what a lender may do to Garland's roughly 196 residents, and a state regulator supervises it. For a community of about 196, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing.

Garland: population, trend and location

Two layers matter for a Garland borrower: the local population picture and Arkansas's consumer-lending statutes.

The geography behind Garland

Garland's land area is roughly 0.9 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. With 196 residents, the land area yields roughly 223 people per square mile. Little Rock, the largest place in Arkansas, is about 122 miles from Garland. A 50-mile radius around Garland takes in 52 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 24 smaller Census places.

Lender access in Garland

Garland is a lightly settled community of about 196 people, with 52 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether Garland has a local branch or not, a Arkansas-licensed lender can serve its 196 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Lewisville, AR about 8 miles away.

Where Garland sits in Arkansas

Against Arkansas's other places, Garland accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 374th of 500 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Garland ranks 205th of 500 in Arkansas (about the 59th percentile). By density, at about 223 people per square mile, it ranks 354th in Arkansas. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 1 residents.

The anatomy of a Garland personal loan

Most loans made to Garland's 196 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Garland can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Garland loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

What Arkansas law requires in Garland

For the roughly 196 residents of Garland, the rules below are Arkansas's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval 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
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
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

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