Personal loans in Katy, TX
Two people with the same credit score can be offered different rates in Katy, Texas — one from a bank, one from an online lender. Texas regulates short-term and installment lending through its own agency; the facts below show what applies here. It also affects which lenders are licensed to serve you at all. Compare offers on total cost rather than the headline rate. The guides linked below explain the terms you will meet in a loan agreement.
What to know before you borrow in Texas
| Complaint / licensing lookup | Check whether a lender holds a state license through NMLS Consumer Access (nmlsconsumeraccess.org) or the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; consumers can file complaints with the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner or the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.Source: Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) Consumer Access · as of 2026 |
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| Payday lending | Permitted and regulated — maximum loan amount: The maximum cash advance of a loan made under this subchapter is an amount computed under Subchapter C, Chapter 341, using the reference base amount of $100, except that for loans that are subject to §342.259 the reference base amount is $200; maximum loan term: The maximum scheduled term of a loan made under this subchapter is: (1) for a loan of $100 or less, the lesser of: (A) one month for each multiple of $10 of cash advance; or (B) six months; and (2) for a loan of more than $100, one month for each multiple of $20 of cash advance.Source: National Conference of State Legislatures · as of 2023 |
| Small-loan / installment licensing | Consumer lenders must obtain a state license (Yes; if interest rate is greater than 10% per year).Source: Conference of State Bank Supervisors · as of 2026 |
| Interest rate cap (usury limit) | Usury limit: 10% max (Tex. Fin. Code § 302.001); 6% when rate not otherwise specified (Tex. Fin. Code § 302.001 (2019)). Finance rates and fees for licensed lenders: Chapter 342, Subchapter E add-on rate: Loan amount up to $2,130: $18 per $100 per year Above $2,130 up to $17,750: $8 per $100 per year Sub. E alternative rate: Any loan amount: 18% simple interest rate Sub. E three-tiered rate: Loan amount up to $3,550: 30% simple interest rate Amount above $3,550 up to $7,455: 24% simple interest rate Amount above $7,455 up to $17,750: 18% simple interest rate Sub. F add-on rate Loan amount above $100 up to $1,420: $4 per $100 per month (Rate bracket amounts adjusted annually).Source: Conference of State Bank Supervisors · as of 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I get a personal loan in Katy, Texas?
Personal loans are offered in Katy by banks, credit unions and online lenders, subject to Texas licensing rules and the lender's own criteria. There is no city-level restriction; eligibility depends on your credit, income and the lender.
What credit score do I need for a personal loan in Katy?
Lenders do not publish a single cutoff, and it varies by lender. A higher score generally means a lower rate. Checking pre-qualification usually involves a soft credit pull that does not affect your score.
Does Texas cap the interest a lender can charge?
Yes, Texas sets its own consumer lending rules, including any rate or fee limits. The sourced table above names the regulator and the statute for each figure.
How much can I borrow in Katy?
Loan amounts depend on the lender and your income and credit profile rather than on the city. Use the calculators above to see what a given amount and term would cost you each month.
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