Personal loans in Macclenny, FL

A lender that serves Macclenny operates under Florida lending statutes and a Florida supervisor. The Census counts 8,027 people in Macclenny, the 184th-largest figure among Florida's 411 places. In Macclenny, one of 411 Census places in Florida, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Macclenny up by about 9.9%. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Macclenny lender. The next larger city is Orange Park, FL about 26 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.

Local context for Macclenny

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

What shapes a Macclenny personal loan

In Macclenny, a small town of about 8,027, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Macclenny lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Macclenny loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Lender access in Macclenny

Macclenny is moderately settled, with about 1,713 people per square mile and 11 larger places within 50 miles. What is available to Macclenny's 8,027 borrowers is set by Florida licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest bigger place is Orange Park, FL about 26 miles away.

How Macclenny compares across Florida

Set beside Florida's 411 places, Macclenny ranks 184th by population and holds about 0.1% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Macclenny ranks 61st of 411 in Florida (about the 85th percentile). Its roughly 1,713 residents per square mile place it 194th among Florida's places. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 725 residents.

The geography behind Macclenny

The Census Gazetteer records about 4.7 square miles of land within Macclenny, with no significant water area listed. The resulting density is about 1,713 people per square mile. The largest place in Florida, Jacksonville, lies about 28 miles away. Macclenny has 11 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 25 larger places.

Florida consumer-lending rules applied in Macclenny

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorFlorida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR)
Source says: "The Office of Financial Regulation is a state-government agency created by the Governor and Cabinet to provide regulatory oversight for Florida's financial services industry".
Florida Office of Financial Regulation
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)18% per annum simple interest (loans/advances of $500,000 or less; loans above $500,000 are exempt from this cap)
Source says: "it shall be usury and unlawful ... to ... charge ... a rate of interest greater than the equivalent of 18 percent per annum simple interest".
Florida Legislature (The Florida Senate, Online Sunshine)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (deferred presentment providers; money services business license under chapter 560)
Source says: "Businesses intending to engage in deferred presentment transactions must be licensed as a money services business under chapter 560, Florida Statutes".
Florida Office of Financial Regulation
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 Macclenny 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 Macclenny is the same as anywhere in Florida.
What loan size can I expect in Macclenny?
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 Macclenny?
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 Macclenny 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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