Personal loans in Hartford (Croton), OH

From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 0.7%. Hartford (Croton) is a small community in Ohio, with an estimated 404 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook.

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

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About 404 people live in Hartford (Croton), placing it 706th of 924 Census places in Ohio. The closest larger place is Centerburg, OH about 4 miles away. For the 404 people in Hartford (Croton), Ohio runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Judge Hartford (Croton) offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives.

What the Census records for Hartford (Croton)

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Ohio rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

Hartford (Croton)'s place among Ohio's 924 places

Set beside Ohio's 924 places, Hartford (Croton) ranks 706th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 168th of 924 Ohio places, putting it near the 82th percentile for growth. At about 757 people per square mile, Hartford (Croton) is the 715th most densely settled place in Ohio. The population moved by about 3 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.7% shift.

Which Ohio laws govern a loan in Hartford (Croton)

For the roughly 404 residents of Hartford (Croton), the rules below are Ohio's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorOhio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions (Consumer Finance Section).
Source says: "The Consumer Finance Section is responsible for regulating non-depository consumer lenders and related consumer finance businesses."		Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer finance licenses required for non-depository lenders, including Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, short-term lenders, and small loan lenders.
Source says: "We issue and manage licenses for companies and individuals under multiple Ohio statutes." (page's regulated-statutes list names Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, Short-term lenders, Small loan lenders).		Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)8% per annum maximum by written agreement for the general case; higher rates permitted only in specified cases (e.g., principal over $100,000, business loans, certain mortgages).
Source says: "may stipulate therein for the payment of interest upon the amount thereof at any rate not exceeding eight per cent per annum payable annually" (Ohio Rev. Code 1343.01(A)). [codes.ohio.gov content retrieved via search-engine fetch of the official section; direct connections blocked from our network]		Ohio Laws (Ohio Revised Code - official state publication)
as of 2026-09-16

What a Hartford (Croton) borrower is actually offered

With roughly 404 residents, Hartford (Croton) is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Hartford (Croton) lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Shortening the term on a Hartford (Croton) loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

What to do before borrowing in Hartford (Croton)

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Hartford (Croton), home to about 404 people:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Ohio regulator's licence list.
  5. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  6. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  7. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.

In Hartford (Croton) as elsewhere in Ohio, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 404 residents.

Hartford (Croton) on the map

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.5 square miles of land within Hartford (Croton), with no significant water area listed. With 404 residents, the land area yields roughly 757 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Columbus, is roughly 24 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Hartford (Croton) takes in 112 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 35 smaller Census places.

Compare personal loan offers Run the numbers first

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 Hartford (Croton) 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 Hartford (Croton) is the same as anywhere in Ohio.
What loan size can I expect in Hartford (Croton)?
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 Hartford (Croton)?
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 Hartford (Croton) 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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