Personal loans in Syracuse, NY

Syracuse lost roughly 2.1% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. The roughly 145,560 people who live in Syracuse borrow under New York rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. About 145,560 people live in Syracuse, placing it 5th of 595 Census places in New York. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Rochester, NY about 75 miles away. Lenders active in Syracuse report to a New York supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Syracuse loan.

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.

Syracuse by the numbers

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

Lender access in Syracuse

With about 5,809 residents per square mile, Syracuse is densely built, and 0 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in New York reach Syracuse's 145,560 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is Rochester, NY about 75 miles away.

New York rules behind a Syracuse personal loan

These are New York's sourced lending facts as they reach Syracuse's 145,560 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

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
Payday lending statusIllegal in New York State, in person, by telephone, or over the Internet
Source says: "Payday loans are illegal in New York State."
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

What shapes a Syracuse personal loan

Most loans made to Syracuse's 145,560 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. A lender serving Syracuse's 145,560 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. The term you choose in Syracuse decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

The geography behind Syracuse

Inside Syracuse's boundaries lie roughly 25.1 square miles of land and 0.58 square miles of water. The resulting density is about 5,809 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, New York, the distance is roughly 200 miles. Syracuse has 0 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 97 smaller Census places.

Syracuse in state context

Within New York, Syracuse holds roughly 1.2% of all residents, the 5th-largest share among 595 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Syracuse ranks 427th of 595 in New York (about the 28th percentile). Its roughly 5,809 residents per square mile place it 56th among New York's places. The population moved by about 3,055 people between 2020 and 2023, a 2.1% shift.

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