Personal loans in Stephenville, TX

For a borrower among the roughly 21,946 residents of Stephenville, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. An estimated 21,946 people make their home in Stephenville, a figure that ranks 141st in Texas.

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

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The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 4.7% growth in Stephenville. Rate-shopping from Stephenville costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone. The nearest larger city is Weatherford, TX about 45 miles away. For the 21,946 people in Stephenville, Texas runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply.

Borrowing in Stephenville: the local picture

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

Borrowing reach in Stephenville

At roughly 1,834 people per square mile, Stephenville is moderately settled; 2 larger places lie within 50 miles. Whether Stephenville has a local branch or not, a Texas-licensed lender can serve its 21,946 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Weatherford, TX about 45 miles away.

What a Stephenville borrower is actually offered

Stephenville is a smaller city of about 21,946 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Stephenville can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Stephenville loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Where Stephenville sits

Inside Stephenville's boundaries lie roughly 12.0 square miles of land and 0.03 square miles of water. With 21,946 residents, the land area yields roughly 1,834 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Houston, is roughly 237 miles away. Within 50 miles of Stephenville there are 2 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 45 larger places.

Texas consumer-lending rules applied in Stephenville

When Texas does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Stephenville 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
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

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

Within Texas, Stephenville holds roughly 0.1% of all residents, the 141st-largest share among 1,224 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Stephenville stands 449th among Texas's 1,224 places — roughly the 63th percentile. At about 1,834 people per square mile, Stephenville is the 202nd most densely settled place in Texas. In land area, Stephenville ranks 184th among Texas's 1,224 places.

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