Personal loans in Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Croton-on-Hudson, New York — home to about 8,136 people — is a small town, so the terms you are offered follow New York law rather than any local rule.

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

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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.

About 8,136 people live in Croton-on-Hudson, placing it 107th of 595 Census places in New York. Population in Croton-on-Hudson dropped about 2.3% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. State law, not city hall, decides what a lender may do to Croton-on-Hudson's roughly 8,136 residents, and a state regulator supervises it. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Croton-on-Hudson. The closest larger place is Haverstraw, NY about 3 miles away.

Where Croton-on-Hudson stands

Read the local figures below as context; read the sourced New York table as the rulebook a lender here must follow.

How Croton-on-Hudson compares across New York

Against New York's other places, Croton-on-Hudson accounts for about 0.1% of the state's population and ranks 107th of 595 by size. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Croton-on-Hudson stands 457th among New York's 595 places — roughly the 23th percentile. Its roughly 1,734 residents per square mile place it 253rd among New York's places. Within 50 miles sit 165 smaller Census places, alongside the 152 that are larger.

What shapes a Croton-on-Hudson personal loan

In Croton-on-Hudson, a small town of about 8,136, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Croton-on-Hudson's rank of 107th in New York: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Croton-on-Hudson loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Where Croton-on-Hudson sits

The Census Gazetteer records 4.7 square miles of land and 6.06 square miles of water within Croton-on-Hudson. Spread across it are roughly 1,734 residents per square mile. New York, the largest place in New York, is about 38 miles from Croton-on-Hudson. Within 50 miles of Croton-on-Hudson there are 152 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 61st of 595 New York places.

A practical checklist for Croton-on-Hudson borrowers

Before you hand your details to a lender in Croton-on-Hudson, where the population is near 8,136:

  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. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the New York regulator's licence list.
  5. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  6. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  7. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.

In Croton-on-Hudson as elsewhere in New York, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 8,136 residents.

New York consumer-lending rules applied in Croton-on-Hudson

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in New York, and so for Croton-on-Hudson's roughly 8,136 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorNew York State Department of Financial Services (DFS)
Source says: "Notify the Department of Financial Services at (800) 342-3736 if you believe payday loans are being made in New York"		New York State Department of Financial Services
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingLicensed Lender license required (Banking Law Article 9, sections 340-361); administered via NMLS
Source says: "The Department of Financial Services uses the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) to manage the Licensed Lender License."		New York State Department of Financial Services
as of 2026-09-16
Criminal usury in the second degree (Penal Law 190.40)Interest rate exceeding 25% per annum; class E felony
Source says: "at a rate exceeding twenty-five per centum per annum or the equivalent rate for a longer or shorter period"		New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
as of 2026-09-16
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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 Croton-on-Hudson 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 Croton-on-Hudson is the same as anywhere in New York.
What loan size can I expect in Croton-on-Hudson?
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 Croton-on-Hudson?
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 Croton-on-Hudson 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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