Personal loans in Otisville, NY

Otisville is one of 595 Census places in New York; its 994 residents put it at 420th. Otisville lost roughly 1.9% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison.

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

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A lender serving Otisville holds a New York licence and answers to a New York regulator; no city office is involved for its 994 residents. Consumer lending that reaches Otisville's 994 residents is governed by New York statute; no city ordinance changes it. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Otisville loan. For a bigger market, look to Middletown, NY about 6 miles away.

The Otisville data picture

Most of what governs a Otisville loan is written in New York law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

Otisville's place among New York's 595 places

Among New York's 595 places, Otisville sits at 420th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 391st of 595 New York places, putting it near the 34th percentile for growth. At about 1,301 people per square mile, Otisville is the 339th most densely settled place in New York. Within 50 miles sit 19 smaller Census places, alongside the 163 that are larger.

What New York law requires in Otisville

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

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
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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)16% per annum maximum civil rate (Banking Law 14-a; General Obligations Law 5-501)
Source says: "The maximum rate of interest provided for in section 5-501 of the general obligations law shall be sixteen per centum per annum."
New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
as of 2026-09-16

How a Otisville personal loan is priced

In Otisville, a small community of about 994, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Two numbers drive a Otisville loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. The term you choose in Otisville decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Land, water and location for Otisville

Otisville covers about 0.8 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. That land carries about 1,301 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, New York, is roughly 64 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 163 larger communities surround Otisville. Within the same 50 miles lie 19 smaller Census places.

What is available to Otisville borrowers

With about 1,301 residents per square mile, Otisville is moderately settled, and 163 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Otisville has a local branch or not, a New York-licensed lender can serve its 994 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Middletown, NY about 6 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 Otisville 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 Otisville is the same as anywhere in New York.
What loan size can I expect in Otisville?
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 Otisville?
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 Otisville 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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