Personal loans in Guttenberg, NJ

In Guttenberg, one of 323 Census places in New Jersey, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. Guttenberg is home to roughly 11,365 people and stands 93rd by size out of 323 Census places in New Jersey.

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.

Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Guttenberg loan. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 5.4%. When New Jersey caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Guttenberg as from the rest of the state. The closest larger city is West New York, NJ about 1 miles away.

The Guttenberg data picture

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

Getting a loan in Guttenberg

At roughly 58,886 people per square mile, Guttenberg is densely built; 112 larger places lie within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Guttenberg's 11,365 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest larger city, West New York, NJ about 1 miles away.

Guttenberg on the map

Guttenberg covers about 0.2 square miles of land, with 0.05 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). With 11,365 residents, the land area yields roughly 58,886 people per square mile. The largest place in New Jersey, Newark, lies about 10 miles away. Within 50 miles of Guttenberg there are 112 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 154 larger places.

Guttenberg's place among New Jersey's 323 places

Set beside New Jersey's 323 places, Guttenberg ranks 93rd by population and holds about 0.3% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Guttenberg ranks 319th of 323 in New Jersey (about the 1th percentile). At about 58,886 people per square mile, Guttenberg is the 1st most densely settled place in New Jersey. By land area, its 0.2 square miles rank 319th of 323 places in New Jersey.

New Jersey rules behind a Guttenberg personal loan

When New Jersey does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Guttenberg is bound by the same rules.

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

What shapes a Guttenberg personal loan

Guttenberg is a small town of about 11,365 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Guttenberg can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Guttenberg loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

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