Personal loans in Richmond, TX

The Census counts 12,816 people in Richmond, the 212th-largest figure among Texas's 1,224 places. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Richmond up by about 10.9%.

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 roughly 12,816 people who live in Richmond borrow under Texas rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. To lend to Richmond's 12,816 residents, a company must hold a Texas licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Richmond's 12,816 residents are no exception. A larger market lies at Rosenberg, TX about 4 miles away.

What the Census records for Richmond

Two layers matter for a Richmond borrower: the local population picture and Texas's consumer-lending statutes.

What is available to Richmond borrowers

Richmond is a fairly dense community of about 12,816 people, with 29 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Richmond's 12,816 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest larger city, Rosenberg, TX about 4 miles away.

Steps to take before a Richmond loan

These steps shape the offer you get in Richmond, a place of about 12,816 people:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  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. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  6. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.
  7. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.

None of these steps is Richmond-specific: the same Texas licensing and disclosure rules reach all 12,816 residents.

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

Against Texas's other places, Richmond accounts for about 0.1% of the state's population and ranks 212th of 1,224 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 203rd of 1,224 Texas places, putting it near the 83th percentile for growth. By density, at about 2,977 people per square mile, it ranks 87th in Texas. By land area, its 4.3 square miles rank 416th of 1,224 places in Texas.

Where Richmond sits

Richmond covers about 4.3 square miles of land, with 0.38 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). That land carries about 2,977 people per square mile. Houston, the largest place in Texas, is about 26 miles from Richmond. Richmond has 29 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 416th of 1,224 Texas places.

The state rulebook for Richmond

For the roughly 12,816 residents of Richmond, 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
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

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 Texas.
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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