Personal loans in Powell, TX

Powell is home to roughly 106 people and stands 1,198th by size out of 1,224 Census places in Texas. Two households in Powell with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 106 residents are not the reason. Verify the lender's Texas licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Powell. A lender that serves Powell operates under Texas lending statutes and a Texas supervisor. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 9.3% growth in Powell. The closest larger city is Mildred, TX about 4 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.

The Powell data picture

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

Inside a Powell personal loan

In Powell, a small community of about 106, 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 Powell lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Shortening the term on a Powell loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

How Texas law applies in Powell

When Texas does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Powell is bound by the same rules.

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

Powell: area, density and distance

Powell's land area is roughly 1.2 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. Spread across it are roughly 88 residents per square mile. The largest place in Texas, Houston, lies about 170 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Powell takes in 105 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 388 larger places.

Powell's place among Texas's 1,224 places

Powell is the 1,198th-largest of 1,224 Census places in Texas and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 254th of 1,224 Texas places, putting it near the 79th percentile for growth. Its roughly 88 residents per square mile place it 1,197th among Texas's places. By land area, its 1.2 square miles rank 937th of 1,224 places in Texas.

Before you apply in Powell

Before you apply in Powell, a community of about 106, work through these steps:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Texas licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  6. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
  7. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.

In Powell as elsewhere in Texas, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 106 residents.

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