Personal loans in Scurry, TX

Scurry is a small community in Texas, with an estimated 829 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook.

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.

Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Scurry's 829 residents. With an estimated 829 residents, Scurry is the 858th-largest of 1,224 places in Texas. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Scurry sits on the Texas side of that line. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 increase in Scurry at about 20.5%. The closest larger place is Kaufman, TX about 6 miles away.

Scurry: the sourced local profile

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

The anatomy of a Scurry personal loan

Most loans made to Scurry's 829 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Two numbers drive a Scurry loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. The term you choose in Scurry decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Scurry: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records about 2.0 square miles of land within Scurry, with no significant water area listed. With 829 residents, the land area yields roughly 415 people per square mile. The largest place in Texas, Houston, lies about 197 miles away. Within 50 miles of Scurry there are 101 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 40 smaller Census places.

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

Among Texas's 1,224 places, Scurry sits at 858th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Scurry ranks 90th of 1,224 in Texas (about the 93th percentile). By density, at about 415 people per square mile, it ranks 952nd in Texas. The population moved by about 141 people between 2020 and 2023, a 20.5% shift.

Which Texas laws govern a loan in Scurry

Texas has no separate rate rule for Scurry; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 829 people.

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

Before you apply in Scurry

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Scurry (829 residents):

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Verify the lender's Texas licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  6. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  7. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.

In Scurry as elsewhere in Texas, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 829 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 Scurry 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 Scurry is the same as anywhere in Texas.
What loan size can I expect in Scurry?
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 Scurry?
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 Scurry 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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