Loans in Lamar County, TX: payday, personal & title options
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Lamar County, TX.
The median household in Lamar County earns $61,880 a year, 21% below the Texas median of $78,476. About 19% of residents live below the federal poverty line, and 33.9% of households rent their home. 11.4% of households have no home internet; our form works on any phone.
What you need for a payday loan in Lamar County
Most Lamar County applicants can finish in one sitting if they have these ready:
- Be 18 or older (19 in some states) and a US resident
- A government-issued photo ID
- A steady source of income — a job, benefits or self-employment
- An active checking account in your name for the deposit
- A working phone number and email address
Popular loan amounts in Lamar County
What Lamar County borrowers use it for
deposits, trucks and first-week expenses
Holiday expensesgifts and travel without maxing a card
Need money nowthe fastest options online
Rent duecover a short gap before payday
Loans for your situation
Which loans are available in Lamar County
Payday Loans Legal via CSO/CAB
Payday loans are legal in Texas but are arranged by a 'credit access business' (CAB), a licensed credit services organization that obtains the loan for you from a third-party…
Personal Loans
Tiered caps for licensed Chapter 342 lenders: up to 30% a year on the first $4,600, 24% on the part from $4,600 to $9,660, and 18% on the part up to $23,000 (amounts for loans…
Title Loans Legal via CSO/CAB
Auto title loans are legal in Texas through the same credit access business model as payday loans: a licensed CAB arranges a loan secured by your unencumbered vehicle from a…
Banks and credit unions in Lamar County
Banks with branches in Lamar County
14 FDIC-insured bank branches from 8 banks. Many banks offer small-dollar loans or overdraft lines to existing customers.
| Bank | Branches | Example location |
|---|---|---|
| The Liberty National Bank in Paris | 2 | 305 Lamar Ave, Paris 75460 |
| Lamar National Bank | 2 | 200 S Collegiate Dr, Paris 75460 |
| Peoples Bank | 2 | 35 South Plz, Paris 75460 |
| First Federal Community Bank, SSB | 2 | 630 Clarksville St, Paris 75460 |
| Glacier Bank | 2 | 3250 Lamar Ave, Paris 75460 |
| Farmers Bank & Trust Company | 2 | 1375 Ne Loop 286, Paris 75460 |
| Commercial Bank of Texas, National Association | 1 | 210 Harrison Ave, Roxton 75477 |
| First National Bank Texas | 1 | 3855 Lamar Ave, Paris 75462 |
Source: FDIC BankFind Suite, retrieved Oct 2026.
Credit unions in Lamar County
6 credit-union locations from 5 credit unions.
| Credit union | Location |
|---|---|
| Credit Union Of Texas | 11 South Plz, Paris 75460 |
| Red River Employees | 1910 Ne Loop 286, Paris 75460 |
| Northeast Texas Teachers | 3320 Lamar Ave, Paris 75460 |
| Employees United | 2285 19Th St Nw, Paris 75460 |
| Paris District | 500 Clarksville St, Paris 75460 |
Source: NCUA credit union branch data, June 30, 2026.
Cities in Lamar County
Frequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Lamar County?
Lamar County follows Texas law. Payday loans are legal in Texas but are arranged by a 'credit access business' (CAB), a licensed credit services organization that obtains the loan for you from a third-party lender.
Are title loans legal in Lamar County?
Auto title loans are legal in Texas through the same credit access business model as payday loans: a licensed CAB arranges a loan secured by your unencumbered vehicle from a third-party lender, and the CAB fee is not capped by state law.
Where can I get a small loan in Lamar County?
Options include 14 bank and 6 credit-union locations in the county, licensed installment lenders, and online lenders you can reach through our short form in about 3 minutes.
How do I get a loan in Lamar County?
Fill out our short online form from anywhere in Lamar County. We share it with lenders in our network that serve Texas; if one approves you, you review the terms and the money is deposited to your bank account, often the next business day.
Can I get a loan in Lamar County with bad credit?
Yes, many lenders in our network work with Lamar County residents who have fair, poor or limited credit. They look at your income and ability to repay, not just your score, and some use alternative credit data instead of a traditional hard pull. Approval isn't guaranteed, but checking is free and takes about 3 minutes. Loan amounts range from $100 to $5,000.
Can I get an emergency loan in Lamar County?
Yes. When an unexpected bill comes up, Lamar County residents can request an emergency loan online at any time of day. Our 3-minute form reaches multiple lenders in our network, many decide within minutes, and approved funds are often deposited by the next business day. All credit types are considered, and there's no cost or obligation to see your options.
Can I get a loan in Lamar County on the weekend?
You can submit our online form any day, including weekends and holidays, and some lenders review requests right away. Deposits depend on banking days, so funds requested on a Saturday or Sunday typically arrive the next business day. Submitting early helps you get the first available deposit. Lamar County residents can start any time, and it takes about 3 minutes.
Where can I get a loan in Lamar County, TX?
You can apply at banks, credit unions and lenders in Lamar County, or apply online from anywhere in the county. Online requests are often the quickest way to reach several lenders at once. Our free form sends a single request to lenders in our network that serve Texas residents, and many give a decision within minutes. It takes about 3 minutes to see if you qualify.