Naugatuck at a glance
- Population: 31,820 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate), the 16th-largest of 29 places in Connecticut.
- 2020 Census base: 31,580 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: about 0.8% growth over the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Connecticut places: 16th largest of 29 (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: ahead of around 45% of Connecticut places in population terms (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 41.4878, -73.0516 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities (120-mile radius): Waterbury, CT (5 mi); Shelton, CT (13 mi); Meriden, CT (14 mi); New Haven, CT (14 mi); Bristol, CT (15 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Nearest smaller communities: Ansonia, CT (10 mi); Derby, CT (11 mi); Newtown, CT (14 mi), each a US Census place.
What a personal loan costs in Naugatuck
A personal loan is an installment loan: you receive a lump sum and repay it in fixed monthly payments over a set term, usually two to seven years.
APR is the figure that lets you compare like with like, since it wraps fees into the rate; run your own numbers with the personal loan calculator.
A longer term reduces what you owe each month and increases the total interest, which is the trade-off to weigh before choosing one.
A payment that strains the budget is a warning sign; a smaller loan or a little more saving time is the safer route.
Connecticut lending rules that apply in Naugatuck
The table lists the Connecticut rules that apply to a loan made in Naugatuck, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State lending regulator | Connecticut Department of Banking Source says: "The Department of Banking considers payday loan companies as unlicensed small loan lenders". | Connecticut Department of Banking as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan APR caps (§ 36a-558(d)) | Loans under $5,000: lesser of 36% APR or the Military Lending Act rate cap; loans $5,000–$50,000: 25% APR Source says: "an APR that exceeds the lesser of thirty-six per cent"; "an APR that exceeds twenty-five per cent". | Connecticut General Assembly — C.G.S. § 36a-558(d) (2026 Supplement) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 12% per annum (consumer loans; statutory exceptions apply, e.g., banks, credit unions, small loan licensees) Source says: "charge, demand, accept or make any agreement to receive therefor interest at a rate greater than twelve per cent per annum". | Connecticut General Assembly — C.G.S. § 37-4 as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Not permitted — payday loans (small loans at more than 12% APR) are void and unenforceable unless made by exempt persons; licensed small loan companies may charge up to 36% APR Source says: "Connecticut Banking Law considers such loans as void and unenforceable"; "Small Loan licensees can charge up to 36% annual percentage rate (APR)". | Connecticut Department of Banking as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Small loan license required for loans of $50,000 or less with an APR greater than 12% (Small Loan Lending and Related Activities Act, C.G.S. §§ 36a-555 to 36a-573) Source says: "Without having first obtained a small loan license from the commissioner pursuant to section 36a-565, no person shall". | Connecticut General Assembly — C.G.S. § 36a-556 (2026 Supplement) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Naugatuck
Here is a short checklist for comparing personal loans in Naugatuck:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Connecticut using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.