Personal loans in North Cleveland, TX

An estimated 276 people make their home in North Cleveland, a figure that ranks 1,105th in Texas. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows North Cleveland up by about 21.6%.

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.

Two households in North Cleveland with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 276 residents are not the reason. Every figure below is Texas's own, applied to North Cleveland's 276 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. Verify the lender's Texas licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in North Cleveland. The closest larger place is Cleveland, TX about 2 miles away.

North Cleveland: the sourced local profile

Here is the sourced Census picture for North Cleveland, plus the Texas lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

What is available to North Cleveland borrowers

At roughly 146 people per square mile, North Cleveland is lightly settled; 64 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to North Cleveland's 276 borrowers is set by Texas licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Cleveland, TX about 2 miles away.

Texas consumer-lending rules applied in North Cleveland

For the roughly 276 residents of North Cleveland, the rules below are Texas's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval 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

How a North Cleveland personal loan is priced

Most loans made to North Cleveland's 276 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a North Cleveland lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Shortening the term on a North Cleveland loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

A practical checklist for North Cleveland borrowers

Before you hand your details to a lender in North Cleveland, where the population is near 276:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Texas licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
  6. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
  7. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.

In North Cleveland as elsewhere in Texas, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 276 residents.

Where North Cleveland sits

North Cleveland covers about 1.9 square miles of land, with 0.03 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). That land carries about 146 people per square mile. The largest place in Texas, Houston, lies about 43 miles away. North Cleveland has 64 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 751st of 1,224 Texas places.

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