Personal loans in Poland, NY

The roughly 482 people who live in Poland borrow under New York rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. Poland ranks 526th of 595 places in New York, with a population near 482.

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 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 1.4% decline in Poland. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Poland's 482 residents. The nearest larger city is Newport, NY about 4 miles away. Which products a lender may offer to Poland's 482 residents follows from the New York consumer-lending framework.

The Poland data picture

Read the local figures below as context; read the sourced New York table as the rulebook a lender here must follow.

The New York lending rules that reach Poland

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in New York, and so for Poland's roughly 482 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

Where Poland sits

Poland's land area is roughly 0.5 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. With 482 residents, the land area yields roughly 888 people per square mile. The largest place in New York, New York, lies about 186 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 62 larger communities surround Poland. Within the same 50 miles lie 16 smaller Census places.

Poland's place among New York's 595 places

Among New York's 595 places, Poland sits at 526th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Poland ranks 293rd of 595 in New York (about the 51th percentile). By density, at about 888 people per square mile, it ranks 428th in New York. The population moved by about 7 people between 2020 and 2023, a 1.4% shift.

How lenders reach Poland

At roughly 888 people per square mile, Poland is moderately settled; 62 larger places lie within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Poland's 482 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest larger city, Newport, NY about 4 miles away.

What to do before borrowing in Poland

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Poland, home to about 482 people:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the New York regulator's licence list.
  5. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  6. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  7. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.

What differs between Poland and the rest of New York is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 482 people here.

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