Personal loans in Malone, NY

With an estimated 5,400 residents, Malone is the 161st-largest of 595 places in New York. Two households in Malone with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 5,400 residents are not the reason.

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.

Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Malone. For the 5,400 people in Malone, New York runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Malone down by about 1.5%. The closest larger place is Massena, NY about 30 miles away.

What the Census records for Malone

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

A practical checklist for Malone borrowers

Before you hand your details to a lender in Malone, where the population is near 5,400:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Confirm the New York licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  6. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  7. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.

None of these steps is Malone-specific: the same New York licensing and disclosure rules reach all 5,400 residents.

Borrowing reach in Malone

Malone is moderately settled, with about 1,731 people per square mile and 4 larger places within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Malone's 5,400 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Massena, NY about 30 miles away.

Which New York laws govern a loan in Malone

These are New York's sourced lending facts as they reach Malone's 5,400 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

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

Land, water and location for Malone

Malone's land area is about 3.1 square miles; a further 0.07 square miles is water. That land carries about 1,731 people per square mile. The largest place in New York, New York, lies about 290 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Malone takes in 4 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 12 smaller Census places.

Malone's place among New York's 595 places

Among New York's 595 places, Malone sits at 161st for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Malone ranks 303rd of 595 in New York (about the 49th percentile). Its roughly 1,731 residents per square mile place it 254th among New York's places. The population moved by about 82 people between 2020 and 2023, a 1.5% shift.

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