Personal loans in Swedesboro, NJ

A lender that serves Swedesboro operates under New Jersey lending statutes and a New Jersey supervisor. A personal loan in Swedesboro is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 2,741 people. With an estimated 2,741 residents, Swedesboro is the 243rd-largest of 323 places in New Jersey. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 1.1%. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Swedesboro. The closest larger city is Woodstown, NJ about 7 miles away.

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.

Swedesboro by the numbers

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

Swedesboro's place among New Jersey's 323 places

Set beside New Jersey's 323 places, Swedesboro ranks 243rd by population and holds about 0.1% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Swedesboro stands 72nd among New Jersey's 323 places — roughly the 78th percentile. At about 3,750 people per square mile, Swedesboro is the 146th most densely settled place in New Jersey. In land area, Swedesboro ranks 277th among New Jersey's 323 places.

Land, water and location for Swedesboro

Inside Swedesboro's boundaries lie roughly 0.7 square miles of land and 0.04 square miles of water. That land carries about 3,750 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Newark, the distance is roughly 90 miles. Within 50 miles of Swedesboro there are 128 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 87 smaller Census places.

What is available to Swedesboro borrowers

With about 3,750 residents per square mile, Swedesboro is fairly dense, and 128 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in New Jersey reach Swedesboro's 2,741 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Woodstown, NJ about 7 miles away.

What shapes a Swedesboro personal loan

In Swedesboro, a small community of about 2,741, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. A lender serving Swedesboro's 2,741 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Shortening the term on a Swedesboro loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

The New Jersey lending rules that reach Swedesboro

Below are the New Jersey rules that apply to a loan made in Swedesboro, each with the regulator that issued it.

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
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
Payday lending statusUnlicensed payday lending violates New Jersey's civil and criminal usury rates; payday lenders must be licensed
Source says: "out-of-state or foreign entities that have not obtained the required New Jersey license and whose payment terms violate New Jersey's civil and criminal usury rates"
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
as of 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.

Common questions

What are my options in Swedesboro 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 Swedesboro is the same as anywhere in New Jersey.
What loan size can I expect in Swedesboro?
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 Swedesboro?
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 Swedesboro 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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