Griffin at a glance
- Population: 24,044 people, the 45th-largest place among Georgia's 536 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 23,506 residents (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census).
- 2020 to 2023 change: population rose about 2.3% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Georgia places: 45th largest of 536 (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: roughly 92% of Georgia's places have fewer residents (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: it sits at 33.2432, -84.2719 in the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities (120-mile radius): McDonough, GA (15 mi); Stockbridge, GA (20 mi); Peachtree City, GA (20 mi); Union City, GA (29 mi); Newnan, GA (31 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Nearest smaller towns: Orchard Hill, GA (5 mi); Williamson, GA (7 mi); Sunny Side, GA (7 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Griffin
The defining feature of a personal loan is the fixed installment: the same payment every month until the term ends.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
Lenders weigh your credit history, income and debts when they set the rate, and the term you choose then determines how that rate compounds into total cost.
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.
Georgia lending rules that apply in Griffin
The table lists the Georgia rules that apply to a loan made in Griffin, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Installment Loan Act rate cap | 10% per annum of the face amount of the contract (licensed installment loans) Source says: "may charge interest at a rate not to exceed 10 percent per annum of the face amount of the contract". | Georgia Department of Banking and Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | See the latest published figure value_text left null: Georgia's rate ceilings are set by O.C.G.A. Title 7, Chapter 4 (O.C.G.A. §§ 7-4-1 to 7-4-21); the Department of Banking and Finance does not publish the figure and the official code host could not be fetched, so no figure is asserted. | Georgia Department of Banking and Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Prohibited (payday lending illegal in Georgia) Source says: "Payday lending is illegal in Georgia." | Georgia Department of Banking and Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Installment lender license required for loans of $3,000 or less Source says: "any entity making loans of $3,000.00 or less to individuals must be licensed with the Department as an installment lender". | Georgia Department of Banking and Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (DBF) Source says: "The Non-depository division supervises mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, and mortgage loan originators, as well as installment lenders, check cashers, and money transmitters". | Georgia Department of Banking and Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Griffin
Here is a short checklist for comparing personal loans in Griffin:
- 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 Georgia using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.