Personal loans in Richmond, LA

Richmond counts about 482 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Louisiana law does the governing. For a community of about 482, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. Richmond is one of 302 Census places in Louisiana; its 482 residents put it at 214th. A lender that serves Richmond operates under Louisiana lending statutes and a Louisiana supervisor. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 6.4%. For a bigger market, look to Tallulah, LA about 1 miles away.

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

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The Richmond data picture

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

Richmond: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records about 1.7 square miles of land within Richmond, with no significant water area listed. That land carries about 291 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, New Orleans, is roughly 177 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Richmond takes in 20 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 18 smaller Census places.

What a Richmond borrower is actually offered

With roughly 482 residents, Richmond is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Richmond can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Richmond loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

How lenders reach Richmond

At roughly 291 people per square mile, Richmond is lightly settled; 20 larger places lie within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Richmond's 482 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Tallulah, LA about 1 miles away.

How Richmond compares across Louisiana

Richmond is the 214th-largest of 302 Census places in Louisiana and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 282nd of 302 Louisiana places, putting it near the 7th percentile for growth. By density, at about 291 people per square mile, it ranks 215th in Louisiana. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 33 residents.

What Louisiana law requires in Richmond

These are Louisiana's sourced lending facts as they reach Richmond's 482 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorLouisiana Office of Financial Institutions (OFI), Non-Depository Division
Source says: "OFI is responsible for the supervision of various entities which provide financial services to the citizens of the State of Louisiana."
Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer loan license required from OFI before making consumer loans
Source says: "Persons who wish to engage in the business of making consumer loans must hold a consumer loan license issued by this Office"
Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Licensed-lender consumer loan finance charge caps36% first $1,400; 27% to $4,000; 24% to $7,000; 21% above (R.S. 9:3519(A))
Source says: "Thirty-six percent per year for that portion of the unpaid principal amount of the loan not exceeding one thousand four hundred dollars"
Louisiana State Legislature
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 Richmond 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 Richmond is the same as anywhere in Louisiana.
What loan size can I expect in Richmond?
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 Richmond?
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 Richmond 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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