Personal loans in Freeville, NY

An estimated 449 people make their home in Freeville, a figure that ranks 536th in New York. Freeville is a small community in New York, with an estimated 449 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. Freeville lost roughly 5.1% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Freeville loan. Consumer lending that reaches Freeville's 449 residents is governed by New York statute; no city ordinance changes it. For a bigger market, look to Dryden, NY about 3 miles away.

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.

Freeville by the numbers

Two layers matter for a Freeville borrower: the local population picture and New York's consumer-lending statutes.

How New York law applies in Freeville

New York has no separate rate rule for Freeville; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 449 people.

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
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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)16% per annum maximum civil rate (Banking Law 14-a; General Obligations Law 5-501)
Source says: "The maximum rate of interest provided for in section 5-501 of the general obligations law shall be sixteen per centum per annum."
New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
as of 2026-09-16

How lenders reach Freeville

Freeville is lightly settled, with about 424 people per square mile and 84 larger places within 50 miles. What is available to Freeville's 449 borrowers is set by New York licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Dryden, NY about 3 miles away.

Freeville on the map

Freeville's land area is about 1.1 square miles; a further 0.04 square miles is water. Spread across it are roughly 424 residents per square mile. For the state's biggest city, New York, the distance is roughly 178 miles. Counting outward 50 miles, 84 larger communities surround Freeville. By land area it ranks 382nd of 595 New York places.

Freeville against the rest of New York

Within New York, Freeville holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 536th-largest share among 595 places. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 587th of 595 New York places, putting it near the 1th percentile for growth. At about 424 people per square mile, Freeville is the 554th most densely settled place in New York. By land area, its 1.1 square miles rank 382nd of 595 places in New York.

Before you apply in Freeville

Before you hand your details to a lender in Freeville, where the population is near 449:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Look the lender up in the New York regulator's licence records before you sign.
  5. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  6. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  7. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.

In Freeville as elsewhere in New York, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 449 residents.

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 Freeville 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 Freeville is the same as anywhere in New York.
What loan size can I expect in Freeville?
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 Freeville?
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 Freeville 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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