Personal loans in Ansonia, CT

For the 19,008 people in Ansonia, Connecticut runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Ansonia, Connecticut — home to about 19,008 people — is a small town, so the terms you are offered follow Connecticut law rather than any local rule. With 19,008 residents, Ansonia outranks about 38% of the communities in Connecticut. Population in Ansonia climbed about 0.5% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. For a community of about 19,008, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. The closest larger city is Shelton, CT about 5 miles away.

Ansonia by the numbers

Most of what governs a Ansonia loan is written in Connecticut law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

How personal loans work in Ansonia

Ansonia is a small town of about 19,008 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. A lender serving Ansonia's 19,008 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. The term you choose in Ansonia decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Connecticut consumer-lending rules applied in Ansonia

Every row below records a Connecticut rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Ansonia lender must follow.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorConnecticut Department of Banking
Source says: "The Department of Banking considers payday loan companies as unlicensed small loan lenders".
Connecticut Department of Banking
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingSmall loan license required for loans of $50,000 or less with an APR greater than 12% (Small Loan Lending and Related Activities Act, C.G.S. §§ 36a-555 to 36a-573)
Source says: "Without having first obtained a small loan license from the commissioner pursuant to section 36a-565, no person shall".
Connecticut General Assembly — C.G.S. § 36a-556 (2026 Supplement)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan APR caps (§ 36a-558(d))Loans under $5,000: lesser of 36% APR or the Military Lending Act rate cap; loans $5,000–$50,000: 25% APR
Source says: "an APR that exceeds the lesser of thirty-six per cent"; "an APR that exceeds twenty-five per cent".
Connecticut General Assembly — C.G.S. § 36a-558(d) (2026 Supplement)
as of 2026-09-16

Borrowing reach in Ansonia

Ansonia is a fairly dense community of about 19,008 people, with 26 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether Ansonia has a local branch or not, a Connecticut-licensed lender can serve its 19,008 people online on the same terms. The nearest bigger place is Shelton, CT about 5 miles away.

Land, water and location for Ansonia

Inside Ansonia's boundaries lie roughly 6.0 square miles of land and 0.17 square miles of water. With 19,008 residents, the land area yields roughly 3,158 people per square mile. The largest place in Connecticut, Bridgeport, lies about 13 miles away. Ansonia has 26 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 17th of 29 Connecticut places.

Where Ansonia sits in Connecticut

Within Connecticut, Ansonia holds roughly 1.4% of all residents, the 18th-largest share among 29 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Ansonia stands 16th among Connecticut's 29 places — roughly the 45th percentile. Its roughly 3,158 residents per square mile place it 13th among Connecticut's places. The population moved by about 95 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.5% shift.

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Ansonia if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Ansonia is the same as anywhere in Connecticut.
What loan size can I expect in Ansonia?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Ansonia?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Ansonia cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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