Personal loans in Oxford, NY

The trend for Oxford between 2020 and 2023 is downward by roughly 1.7%. The roughly 1,332 people who live in Oxford borrow under New York rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate.

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

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Oxford is one of 595 Census places in New York; its 1,332 residents put it at 375th. For a bigger market, look to Norwich, NY about 7 miles away. For the 1,332 people in Oxford, New York runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Judge Oxford offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives.

Oxford: the sourced local profile

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

How a Oxford personal loan is priced

A Oxford personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 1,332 residents. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Oxford. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Oxford loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Oxford's place among New York's 595 places

Among New York's 595 places, Oxford sits at 375th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Oxford stands 340th among New York's 595 places — roughly the 43th percentile. Its roughly 752 residents per square mile place it 464th among New York's places. The population moved by about 23 people between 2020 and 2023, a 1.7% shift.

Borrowing reach in Oxford

Oxford is moderately settled, with about 752 people per square mile and 43 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Oxford has a local branch or not, a New York-licensed lender can serve its 1,332 people online on the same terms. The nearest bigger place is Norwich, NY about 7 miles away.

The state rulebook for Oxford

Below are the New York rules that apply to a loan made in Oxford, 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
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

Land, water and location for Oxford

Oxford covers about 1.8 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. That land carries about 752 people per square mile. New York, the largest place in New York, is about 150 miles from Oxford. A 50-mile radius around Oxford takes in 43 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 189 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 Oxford 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 Oxford is the same as anywhere in New York.
What loan size can I expect in Oxford?
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 Oxford?
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 Oxford 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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