Personal loans in Freehold, NJ

Freehold is a small town in New Jersey, with an estimated 12,430 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. A lender that serves Freehold operates under New Jersey lending statutes and a New Jersey supervisor. The Census estimates 12,430 residents in Freehold, which ranks it 83rd of 323 places in New Jersey. Judge Freehold offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Freehold down by about 0.8%. The nearest larger city is Tinton Falls, NJ about 9 miles away.

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

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Local context for Freehold

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

How Freehold compares across New Jersey

Against New Jersey's other places, Freehold accounts for about 0.3% of the state's population and ranks 83rd of 323 by size. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Freehold stands 235th among New Jersey's 323 places — roughly the 27th percentile. By density, at about 6,434 people per square mile, it ranks 69th in New Jersey. The population moved by about 106 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.8% shift.

How lenders reach Freehold

Freehold is a densely built community of about 12,430 people, with 83 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. What is available to Freehold's 12,430 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 Tinton Falls, NJ about 9 miles away.

Freehold: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records about 1.9 square miles of land within Freehold, with no significant water area listed. The resulting density is about 6,434 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Newark, is roughly 33 miles away. Within 50 miles of Freehold there are 83 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 165th of 323 New Jersey places.

New Jersey rules behind a Freehold personal loan

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in New Jersey, and so for Freehold's roughly 12,430 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
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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer lender license required for loans of $50,000 or less for personal, family, or household purposes (N.J.S.A. 17:11C-1 et seq.)
Source says: "A consumer lender license is required for the making of a loan that is to be used primarily for personal, family or household purposes"
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
as of 2026-09-16

What a Freehold borrower is actually offered

Freehold is a small town of about 12,430 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Freehold's rank of 83rd in New Jersey: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Freehold loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

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