Personal loans in Haverhill, MA

The first question in Haverhill is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 67,415 people live here under Massachusetts lending law. Roughly 67,415 residents live in Haverhill, the 15th-largest community in Massachusetts. Judge Haverhill offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 0.5%. State law, not city hall, decides what a lender may do to Haverhill's roughly 67,415 residents, and a state regulator supervises it. The nearest larger city is Lawrence, MA 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.

Haverhill by the numbers

The figures below are Haverhill's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Massachusetts rules.

How personal loans work in Haverhill

A Haverhill personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 67,415 residents. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Haverhill. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Haverhill loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

How Massachusetts law applies in Haverhill

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Massachusetts, and so for Haverhill's roughly 67,415 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorDivision of Banks (Office of the Commissioner of Banks)
Source says: "The Division of Banks (DOB) cautions you when applying for a payday loan"
Massachusetts Division of Banks
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingSmall-loan license required for loans of $6,000 or less when interest and expenses exceed 12% per year (M.G.L. c. 140, § 96)
Source says: "No person shall directly or indirectly engage in the business of making loans of six thousand dollars or less ... without first obtaining ... a license"
Massachusetts General Court
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan rate orderMaximum 23% per annum plus a $20 administrative fee (209 CMR 26.00/26.01)
Source says: "Regulation 209 CMR 26.00 et seq. limits the annual interest rate that can be charged on small loans to 23%"
Massachusetts Division of Banks
as of 2026-09-16

Haverhill in state context

Among Massachusetts's 54 places, Haverhill sits at 15th for population, a share of roughly 1.8% of the state. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 22nd of 54 Massachusetts places, putting it near the 59th percentile for growth. By density, at about 2,041 people per square mile, it ranks 32nd in Massachusetts. Within 50 miles sit 27 smaller Census places, alongside the 12 that are larger.

A pre-application checklist for Haverhill

These steps shape the offer you get in Haverhill, a place of about 67,415 people:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Check the Massachusetts regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  6. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  7. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.

None of these steps is Haverhill-specific: the same Massachusetts licensing and disclosure rules reach all 67,415 residents.

Land, water and location for Haverhill

Inside Haverhill's boundaries lie roughly 33.0 square miles of land and 2.66 square miles of water. With 67,415 residents, the land area yields roughly 2,041 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Boston, the distance is roughly 31 miles. Counting outward 50 miles, 12 larger communities surround Haverhill. The 100-mile radius contains 21 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 Haverhill 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 Haverhill is the same as anywhere in Massachusetts.
What loan size can I expect in Haverhill?
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 Haverhill?
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 Haverhill 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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