Personal loans in Lone Oak, TX

Lone Oak, Texas — home to about 781 people — is a small community, so the terms you are offered follow Texas law rather than any local rule. Population in Lone Oak climbed about 21.3% over the three years from 2020 to 2023.

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

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About 781 people live in Lone Oak, placing it 876th of 1,224 Census places in Texas. Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a Lone Oak loan. Consumer lending that reaches Lone Oak's 781 residents is governed by Texas statute; no city ordinance changes it. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Point, TX about 6 miles away.

The Lone Oak data picture

What follows is Lone Oak's place in the Census record, alongside the Texas rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Lone Oak in state context

Within Texas, Lone Oak holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 876th-largest share among 1,224 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Lone Oak stands 85th among Texas's 1,224 places — roughly the 93th percentile. By density, at about 703 people per square mile, it ranks 719th in Texas. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 137 residents.

Inside a Lone Oak personal loan

Most loans made to Lone Oak's 781 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Lone Oak can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Lone Oak loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

What Texas law requires in Lone Oak

This table holds the Texas rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Lone Oak's 781 residents.

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
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
Payday lending statusLegal via licensed credit access businesses (payday/title-loan brokers); the third-party lender itself is not licensed (Tex. Fin. Code ch. 393)
Source says: the credit access business that serves as the broker is the licensee in this regulated industry
Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC)
as of 2026-09-16

Where Lone Oak sits

The Census Gazetteer records about 1.1 square miles of land within Lone Oak, with no significant water area listed. That land carries about 703 people per square mile. The largest place in Texas, Houston, lies about 224 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Lone Oak takes in 79 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 969th of 1,224 Texas places.

Lender access in Lone Oak

With about 703 residents per square mile, Lone Oak is moderately settled, and 79 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Texas reach Lone Oak's 781 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is Point, TX about 6 miles away.

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