Personal loans in Medford, OK

The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 3.0% decline in Medford. The Census counts 885 people in Medford, the 227th-largest figure among Oklahoma's 590 places.

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

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Medford is a small community in Oklahoma, with an estimated 885 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Medford. For the 885 people in Medford, Oklahoma runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. For a bigger market, look to Caldwell, KS about 18 miles away.

What the Census records for Medford

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

Where Medford sits

The Census Gazetteer records about 1.6 square miles of land within Medford, with no significant water area listed. Spread across it are roughly 570 residents per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Oklahoma City, is roughly 93 miles away. Within 50 miles of Medford there are 19 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 113 larger places.

What is available to Medford borrowers

Medford is moderately settled, with about 570 people per square mile and 19 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Medford has a local branch or not, a Oklahoma-licensed lender can serve its 885 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Caldwell, KS about 18 miles away.

Oklahoma consumer-lending rules applied in Medford

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Oklahoma, and so for Medford's roughly 885 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorOklahoma Department of Consumer Credit (OKDOCC)
Source says: "The Department is responsible for the regulation of consumer credit sales and consumer loans in the State of Oklahoma."
Oklahoma Department of Consumer Credit
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingOklahoma Small Lender license required (Oklahoma Department of Consumer Credit); separate license per location; 59 O.S. 3150-3150.27.
Source says: "no person shall engage in the business of making small loans... unless the person is licensed by the Department of Consumer Credit" (59 O.S. 3150.2).
Oklahoma State Courts Network (Oklahoma Statutes, OSCN)
as of 2026-09-16
Small loan rate and principal caps (state-specific rule)Small loans: interest capped at 17% per month; maximum aggregated principal of $1,500 per customer across all licensees (CPI-adjusted).
Source says: "A licensee may only charge and collect a periodic interest rate not to exceed seventeen percent (17%) per month" (59 O.S. 3150.10(B)); max aggregated principal is $1,500 (3150.10(C)).
Oklahoma State Courts Network (Oklahoma Statutes, OSCN)
as of 2026-09-16

How Medford compares across Oklahoma

Within Oklahoma, Medford holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 227th-largest share among 590 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Medford ranks 546th of 590 in Oklahoma (about the 7th percentile). At about 570 people per square mile, Medford is the 285th most densely settled place in Oklahoma. The population moved by about 27 people between 2020 and 2023, a 3.0% shift.

The anatomy of a Medford personal loan

Medford is a small community of about 885 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Medford. Shortening the term on a Medford loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

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 Medford 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 Medford is the same as anywhere in Oklahoma.
What loan size can I expect in Medford?
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 Medford?
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 Medford 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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