Personal loans in Collingswood, NJ

Collingswood is a small town in New Jersey, with an estimated 14,204 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 increase in Collingswood at about 0.1%.

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

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.

Collingswood ranks 72nd of 323 places in New Jersey, with a population near 14,204. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Collingswood. To lend to Collingswood's 14,204 residents, a company must hold a New Jersey licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. For a bigger market, look to Camden, NJ about 2 miles away.

Borrowing in Collingswood: the local picture

The figures below are Collingswood's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the New Jersey rules.

How New Jersey law applies in Collingswood

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorNew Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI); Office of Consumer Finance supervises consumer lenders
Source says: "The Office of Consumer Finance regulates 16 types of businesses that provide a variety of consumer financial services."
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusUnlicensed payday lending violates New Jersey's civil and criminal usury rates; payday lenders must be licensed
Source says: "out-of-state or foreign entities that have not obtained the required New Jersey license and whose payment terms violate New Jersey's civil and criminal usury rates"
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer lender license required for loans of $50,000 or less for personal, family, or household purposes (N.J.S.A. 17:11C-1 et seq.)
Source says: "A consumer lender license is required for the making of a loan that is to be used primarily for personal, family or household purposes"
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
as of 2026-09-16

Before you apply in Collingswood

Before you apply in Collingswood, a community of about 14,204, work through these steps:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Confirm the New Jersey licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  6. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  7. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.

What differs between Collingswood and the rest of New Jersey is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 14,204 people here.

Land, water and location for Collingswood

Collingswood's land area is about 1.8 square miles; a further 0.10 square miles is water. With 14,204 residents, the land area yields roughly 7,762 people per square mile. Newark, the largest place in New Jersey, is about 73 miles from Collingswood. Within 50 miles of Collingswood there are 22 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 190 smaller Census places.

What shapes a Collingswood personal loan

In Collingswood, a small town of about 14,204, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. A lender serving Collingswood's 14,204 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Shortening the term on a Collingswood loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Lender access in Collingswood

With about 7,762 residents per square mile, Collingswood is densely built, and 22 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to Collingswood's 14,204 borrowers is set by New Jersey licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Camden, NJ about 2 miles away.

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 Collingswood 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 Collingswood is the same as anywhere in New Jersey.
What loan size can I expect in Collingswood?
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 Collingswood?
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 Collingswood 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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