Personal loans in Haverstraw, NY

Haverstraw shed about 0.8% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Haverstraw ranks 70th of 595 places in New York, with a population near 12,226.

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.

Personal loans in Haverstraw are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 12,226 population. Rate-shopping from Haverstraw costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Haverstraw sits on the New York side of that line. The nearest larger metro is Ossining, NY about 4 miles away.

Where Haverstraw stands

Haverstraw is a small town; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Haverstraw's place among New York's 595 places

Haverstraw is the 70th-largest of 595 Census places in New York and contains about 0.1% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Haverstraw ranks 182nd of 595 in New York (about the 69th percentile). By density, at about 6,162 people per square mile, it ranks 50th in New York. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 95 residents.

How lenders reach Haverstraw

With about 6,162 residents per square mile, Haverstraw is densely built, and 94 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Haverstraw's 12,226 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Ossining, NY about 4 miles away.

How New York law applies in Haverstraw

Every row below records a New York rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Haverstraw lender must follow.

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
Payday lending statusIllegal in New York State, in person, by telephone, or over the Internet
Source says: "Payday loans are illegal in New York State."
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

The anatomy of a Haverstraw personal loan

With roughly 12,226 residents, Haverstraw is a small town; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Haverstraw. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Haverstraw loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Where Haverstraw sits

Haverstraw's land area is about 2.0 square miles; a further 3.06 square miles is water. The resulting density is about 6,162 people per square mile. New York, the largest place in New York, is about 36 miles from Haverstraw. A 50-mile radius around Haverstraw takes in 94 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 138 larger places.

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