Personal loans in Garrett, TX

The Census estimates 865 residents in Garrett, which ranks it 846th of 1,224 places in Texas. Garrett counts about 865 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Texas law does the governing. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 3.1%. Judge Garrett offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Garrett sits on the Texas side of that line. A larger market lies at Ennis, TX about 4 miles away.

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

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Garrett: population, trend and location

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

The anatomy of a Garrett personal loan

Most loans made to Garrett's 865 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Two numbers drive a Garrett loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Garrett loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Garrett on the map

Garrett's land area is about 1.8 square miles; a further 0.02 square miles is water. Spread across it are roughly 486 residents per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Houston, is roughly 194 miles away. Within 50 miles of Garrett there are 107 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 278 larger places.

How Garrett compares across Texas

Among Texas's 1,224 places, Garrett sits at 846th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Garrett stands 567th among Texas's 1,224 places — roughly the 54th percentile. At about 486 people per square mile, Garrett is the 891st most densely settled place in Texas. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 26 residents.

What is available to Garrett borrowers

Garrett is lightly settled, with about 486 people per square mile and 107 larger places within 50 miles. What is available to Garrett's 865 borrowers is set by Texas licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Ennis, TX about 4 miles away.

What Texas law requires in Garrett

For the roughly 865 residents of Garrett, the rules below are Texas's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorTexas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC)
Source says: The OCCC licenses and regulates non-depository lenders in the state of Texas.
Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingLicense required for non-depository lenders charging more than 10% interest; Chapter 342 governs consumer loans (Tex. Fin. Code § 342.051)
Source says: Non-depository lenders who engage in making, transacting, or collecting loans with a rate of interest greater than 10% must be licensed by the OCCC.
Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)10% per year maximum; a greater rate is usurious unless otherwise provided by law (Tex. Fin. Code § 302.001)
Source says: The maximum rate or amount of interest is 10 percent a year except as otherwise provided by law.
Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes)
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 Garrett 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 Garrett is the same as anywhere in Texas.
What loan size can I expect in Garrett?
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 Garrett?
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 Garrett 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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