Personal loans in Mabank, TX

From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 57.3%. Mabank, Texas — home to about 6,396 people — is a small town, so the terms you are offered follow Texas law rather than any local rule.

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

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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.

The Census estimates 6,396 residents in Mabank, which ranks it 323rd of 1,224 places in Texas. The closest larger place is Gun Barrel City, TX about 3 miles away. Every figure below is Texas's own, applied to Mabank's 6,396 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Mabank.

Borrowing in Mabank: the local picture

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Texas rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

Which Texas laws govern a loan in Mabank

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Mabank: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the 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

Mabank: area, density and distance

Mabank's land area is about 8.7 square miles; a further 0.07 square miles is water. With 6,396 residents, the land area yields roughly 733 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Houston, is roughly 184 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Mabank takes in 28 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 88 smaller Census places.

A pre-application checklist for Mabank

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Mabank (6,396 residents):

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Check the Texas regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  6. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  7. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.

The process is identical across Texas; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Mabank holds 6,396 people.

Mabank against the rest of Texas

Within Texas, Mabank holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 323rd-largest share among 1,224 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Mabank ranks 23rd of 1,224 in Texas (about the 98th percentile). By density, at about 733 people per square mile, it ranks 698th in Texas. By land area, its 8.7 square miles rank 246th of 1,224 places in Texas.

How a Mabank personal loan is priced

In Mabank, a small town of about 6,396, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Mabank's rank of 323rd in Texas: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Shortening the term on a Mabank loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Compare personal loan offers Run the numbers first

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