- Payday loans in Double Horn follow Texas law (Texas Finance Code chapter 393 (Credit Access Businesses)).
- Texas law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender.
- The nearest larger city is Leander, about 22 miles away.
Double Horn at a glance
| Double Horn | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 282 |
| Change since 2020 | +7.2% (growing fast) |
| County | Burnet County |
| Size rank among 1,127 Texas places we cover | 1106th |
| Nearest larger city | Leander (about 22 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 22 (about 270,669 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 662% |
Whether you borrow at a storefront in Leander or online from Double Horn, the lender must hold a Texas license from the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC) and follow state limits.
Credit unions near Double Horn
NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Double Horn or Burnet County. Many credit unions have branches in other towns or accept members online. Use the NCUA’s Credit Union Locator to find one near you.
Only federal credit unions can offer payday alternative loans (PALs), capped at 28% APR; state-chartered credit unions often have their own small-loan products. Membership rules apply, and only main offices are listed here; find branches near you with the NCUA Credit Union Locator. See how PALs work.
Payday loan rules that apply in Double Horn
Key Texas limits that apply to Double Horn borrowers: how it works: most payday and title loans are arranged by licensed Credit Access Businesses (CABs) with a third-party lender; fees: cAB fees are not capped by state law, which is why Texas has some of the highest APRs in the country; licensing: each CAB location must be licensed by the OCCC. See the full Texas payday loan rules.
Many Texas cities have their own rules for credit access businesses, such as limits on loan size and renewals. Ask the lender whether Double Horn has one, or contact the city.
What a $300 loan costs in Double Horn
The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Texas at 662% (June 2023). Texas law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Burnet County before you borrow
- Credit union payday alternative loans (PALs): $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR. Search for a federal credit union in Double Horn that offers them. See how PALs work.
- Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if it offers one. See bank small-dollar loans.
- Cash advance apps for $20–$500 based on your direct deposits. See apps compared.
- 211: call or text 211 for local help with rent, utilities and food.
Towns near Double Horn
- Marble Falls · 6 mi
- Meadowlakes · 6 mi
- Cottonwood Shores · 8 mi
- Horseshoe Bay · 10 mi
- Granite Shoals · 11 mi
- Briarcliff · 12 mi
The nearest larger city is Leander, about 22 miles away. See all 1,127 Texas cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Double Horn?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Double Horn under Texas state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC).
How much does a payday loan cost in Double Horn?
Texas law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender. The typical statewide APR was 662% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Double Horn?
NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Double Horn or its county. Use the NCUA credit union locator to find branches and online credit unions.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
- NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
- Texas OCCC — Credit access businesses
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary