Personal loans in Irvington, NY

Irvington is a small town in New York, with an estimated 6,417 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. The Census counts 6,417 people in Irvington, the 140th-largest figure among New York's 595 places.

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.

The closest larger city is Dobbs Ferry, NY about 2 miles away. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 3.5%. Every figure below is New York's own, applied to Irvington's 6,417 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Irvington residents before they take on more.

What the Census records for Irvington

What follows is Irvington's place in the Census record, alongside the New York rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Getting a loan in Irvington

At roughly 2,300 people per square mile, Irvington is fairly dense; 199 larger places lie within 50 miles. A New York licence lets a lender serve Irvington without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 6,417 residents are offered. The nearest bigger place is Dobbs Ferry, NY about 2 miles away.

What a Irvington borrower is actually offered

Most loans made to Irvington's 6,417 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Irvington's rank of 140th in New York: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Irvington loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Where Irvington sits

The Census Gazetteer records 2.8 square miles of land and 1.29 square miles of water within Irvington. Spread across it are roughly 2,300 residents per square mile. For the state's biggest city, New York, the distance is roughly 26 miles. Within 50 miles of Irvington there are 199 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 141 smaller Census places.

The New York lending rules that reach Irvington

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

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
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
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

How Irvington compares across New York

Against New York's other places, Irvington accounts for about 0.1% of the state's population and ranks 140th of 595 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 564th of 595 New York places, putting it near the 5th percentile for growth. By density, at about 2,300 people per square mile, it ranks 191st in New York. In land area, Irvington ranks 136th among New York's 595 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 Irvington 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 Irvington is the same as anywhere in New York.
What loan size can I expect in Irvington?
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 Irvington?
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 Irvington 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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