Personal loans in San Augustine, TX

Lenders active in San Augustine report to a Texas supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. San Augustine counts about 1,867 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Texas law does the governing.

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.

An estimated 1,867 people make their home in San Augustine, a figure that ranks 623rd in Texas. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 2.7% decline in San Augustine. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a San Augustine lender. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Center, TX about 19 miles away.

Local context for San Augustine

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

The Texas lending rules that reach San Augustine

This table holds the Texas rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to San Augustine's 1,867 residents.

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

The geography behind San Augustine

San Augustine's land area is about 4.7 square miles; a further 0.09 square miles is water. That land carries about 396 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Houston, is roughly 142 miles away. Within 50 miles of San Augustine there are 10 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 33 smaller Census places.

A practical checklist for San Augustine borrowers

These steps shape the offer you get in San Augustine, a place of about 1,867 people:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Texas licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  6. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.
  7. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.

In San Augustine as elsewhere in Texas, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 1,867 residents.

Inside a San Augustine personal loan

With roughly 1,867 residents, San Augustine is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in San Augustine. The term you choose in San Augustine decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

How San Augustine compares across Texas

San Augustine is the 623rd-largest of 1,224 Census places in Texas and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 1,087th of 1,224 Texas places, putting it near the 11th percentile for growth. By density, at about 396 people per square mile, it ranks 965th in Texas. The population moved by about 52 people between 2020 and 2023, a 2.7% shift.

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