Personal loans in Gravette, AR

Gravette is home to roughly 3,750 people and stands 84th by size out of 500 Census places in Arkansas. Population in Gravette climbed about 5.8% over the three years from 2020 to 2023.

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

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The roughly 3,750 people who live in Gravette borrow under Arkansas rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. A lender that serves Gravette operates under Arkansas lending statutes and a Arkansas supervisor. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Gravette lender. The nearest larger metro is Bella Vista, AR about 6 miles away.

Where Gravette stands

Most of what governs a Gravette loan is written in Arkansas law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

The geography behind Gravette

Gravette covers about 15.3 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. The resulting density is about 245 people per square mile. The largest place in Arkansas, Little Rock, lies about 163 miles away. Within 50 miles of Gravette there are 27 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 34th of 500 Arkansas places.

Which Arkansas laws govern a loan in Gravette

Every row below records a Arkansas rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Gravette lender must follow.

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 lenders reach Gravette

With about 245 residents per square mile, Gravette is lightly settled, and 27 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. A Arkansas licence lets a lender serve Gravette without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 3,750 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Bella Vista, AR about 6 miles away.

Gravette's place among Arkansas's 500 places

Among Arkansas's 500 places, Gravette sits at 84th for population, a share of roughly 0.2% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Gravette stands 46th among Arkansas's 500 places — roughly the 91th percentile. By density, at about 245 people per square mile, it ranks 341st in Arkansas. Within 50 miles sit 93 smaller Census places, alongside the 27 that are larger.

Inside a Gravette personal loan

A Gravette personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 3,750 residents. A lender serving Gravette's 3,750 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Gravette loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

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