Double Horn at a glance
- Population: 286 people, the 1,099th-largest place among Texas's 1,224 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 Census recorded 261 residents here (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: about 9.6% growth over the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Texas places: 1,099th largest of 1,224 (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: about 10% of places in Texas are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: mapped at 30.4983, -98.2185 by the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities (within 120 miles): Marble Falls, TX (6 mi); Meadowlakes, TX (6 mi); Cottonwood Shores, TX (8 mi); Horseshoe Bay, TX (10 mi); Granite Shoals, TX (11 mi) (US Census Bureau populations).
- Smaller places nearby: Round Mountain, TX (11 mi); Hays, TX (33 mi); Spring Branch, TX (44 mi), per US Census Bureau estimates.
What a personal loan costs in Double Horn
Unlike a revolving credit card, a personal loan is closed-end: the balance falls on a fixed schedule and the payment does not change.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
A longer repayment period spreads the cost and increases the interest paid, so compare total cost, not just the monthly figure.
Before you borrow, decide what the loan is for and whether the monthly payment fits a budget you can already meet without taking on new debt.
Texas lending rules that apply in Double Horn
The table lists the Texas rules that apply to a loan made in Double Horn, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | License 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 |
| State lending regulator | Texas 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 status | Legal 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 to compare offers in Double Horn
Here is a short checklist for comparing personal loans in Double Horn:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Texas using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.