Personal loans in Lyons Falls, NY

Lyons Falls, New York — home to about 594 people — is a small community, so the terms you are offered follow New York law rather than any local rule.

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 Census estimates 594 residents in Lyons Falls, which ranks it 498th of 595 places in New York. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Lyons Falls. Lyons Falls lost roughly 0.5% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. A lender that serves Lyons Falls operates under New York lending statutes and a New York supervisor. The nearest larger city is Boonville, NY about 10 miles away.

What the Census records for Lyons Falls

Two layers matter for a Lyons Falls borrower: the local population picture and New York's consumer-lending statutes.

What shapes a Lyons Falls personal loan

In Lyons Falls, a small community of about 594, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Lyons Falls's rank of 498th 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 Lyons Falls loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

The state rulebook for Lyons Falls

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in New York, and so for Lyons Falls's roughly 594 residents.

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

What to do before borrowing in Lyons Falls

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Lyons Falls (594 residents):

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Confirm the New York licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.
  6. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  7. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.

What differs between Lyons Falls and the rest of New York is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 594 people here.

How Lyons Falls compares across New York

Among New York's 595 places, Lyons Falls sits at 498th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 144th of 595 New York places, putting it near the 76th percentile for growth. By density, at about 613 people per square mile, it ranks 501st in New York. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 3 residents.

Lender access in Lyons Falls

With about 613 residents per square mile, Lyons Falls is moderately settled, and 47 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to Lyons Falls's 594 borrowers is set by New York licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Boonville, NY about 10 miles away.

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