Personal loans in Harvey Cedars, NJ

By population, Harvey Cedars sits at 318th in New Jersey, with an estimated 397 residents. The first question in Harvey Cedars is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 397 people live here under New Jersey lending law.

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

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Population in Harvey Cedars climbed about 1.3% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Harvey Cedars's 397 residents. Every figure below is New Jersey's own, applied to Harvey Cedars's 397 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. A larger market lies at Surf City, NJ about 3 miles away.

Harvey Cedars: the sourced local profile

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

Land, water and location for Harvey Cedars

Harvey Cedars's land area is about 0.6 square miles; a further 0.63 square miles is water. With 397 residents, the land area yields roughly 708 people per square mile. The largest place in New Jersey, Newark, lies about 71 miles away. Within 50 miles of Harvey Cedars there are 103 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 3 smaller Census places.

Where Harvey Cedars sits in New Jersey

Within New Jersey, Harvey Cedars holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 318th-largest share among 323 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Harvey Cedars ranks 66th of 323 in New Jersey (about the 80th percentile). Its roughly 708 residents per square mile place it 297th among New Jersey's places. By land area, its 0.6 square miles rank 299th of 323 places in New Jersey.

How personal loans work in Harvey Cedars

Most loans made to Harvey Cedars's 397 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Harvey Cedars can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Harvey Cedars loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

New Jersey rules behind a Harvey Cedars personal loan

This table holds the New Jersey rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Harvey Cedars's 397 residents.

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
Criminal usury limits30% for non-corporate borrowers; 50% for corporations
Source says: "the criminal usury limitation is 50 percent for corporations and 30 percent for non-corporate borrowers"		New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)Civil usury: rates above 6% (agreement not in writing) or above 16% (written contract specifying the rate)
Source says: "the civil usury rate is any interest rate greater than 6 percent for an agreement that is not in writing"		New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
as of 2026-09-16

Lender access in Harvey Cedars

At roughly 708 people per square mile, Harvey Cedars is moderately settled; 103 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Harvey Cedars's 397 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 Surf City, NJ about 3 miles away.

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