Personal loans in Gatesville, TX

A lender serving Gatesville holds a Texas licence and answers to a Texas regulator; no city office is involved for its 16,148 residents. Roughly 16,148 residents live in Gatesville, the 181st-largest community in Texas. The trend for Gatesville between 2020 and 2023 is upward by roughly 0.1%. Which products a lender may offer to Gatesville's 16,148 residents follows from the Texas consumer-lending framework. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Gatesville. The closest larger place is Copperas Cove, TX about 24 miles away.

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.

Where Gatesville stands

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

The state rulebook for Gatesville

Texas has no separate rate rule for Gatesville; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 16,148 people.

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

Gatesville: area, density and distance

Gatesville's land area is about 10.7 square miles; a further 0.01 square miles is water. With 16,148 residents, the land area yields roughly 1,516 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Houston, the distance is roughly 181 miles. Counting outward 50 miles, 7 larger communities surround Gatesville. Within the same 50 miles lie 47 smaller Census places.

What is available to Gatesville borrowers

Gatesville is a moderately settled community of about 16,148 people, with 7 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether Gatesville has a local branch or not, a Texas-licensed lender can serve its 16,148 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Copperas Cove, TX about 24 miles away.

What a Gatesville borrower is actually offered

With roughly 16,148 residents, Gatesville is a small town; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. A lender serving Gatesville's 16,148 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. The term you choose in Gatesville decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

How Gatesville compares across Texas

Among Texas's 1,224 places, Gatesville sits at 181st for population, a share of roughly 0.1% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Gatesville ranks 844th of 1,224 in Texas (about the 31th percentile). At about 1,516 people per square mile, Gatesville is the 277th most densely settled place in Texas. Within 50 miles sit 47 smaller Census places, alongside the 7 that are larger.

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 Gatesville 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 Gatesville is the same as anywhere in Texas.
What loan size can I expect in Gatesville?
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 Gatesville?
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 Gatesville 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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