North Troy at a glance
- Population: roughly 603 people; 28th of 40 places in Vermont (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 610 people counted in the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: population fell about 1.1% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Vermont places: 28th in population of 40 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it is larger than about 30% of the places in Vermont (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 44.9963, -72.4035 (Census Gazetteer, US Census Bureau).
- Nearest larger cities: Newport, VT (10 mi); Derby Center, VT (13 mi); Derby Line, VT (14 mi); Orleans, VT (16 mi); Enosburg Falls, VT (20 mi); US Census Bureau population estimates.
- Smaller places close by: Albany, VT (18 mi); Hyde Park, VT (29 mi); West Burke, VT (32 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in North Troy
With an installment loan the payment is fixed for the life of the loan, so the schedule is predictable from the first month to the last.
The advertised interest rate leaves out fees that the APR captures, which is why APR is the number to weigh; try the personal loan calculator before you apply.
A longer repayment period spreads the cost and increases the interest paid, so compare total cost, not just the monthly figure.
Before you borrow, decide what the loan is for and whether the monthly payment fits a budget you can already meet without taking on new debt.
Vermont lending rules that apply in North Troy
Read the table as the compliance picture for a lender serving North Troy: label, sourced figure, publisher and date.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 12% per annum general legal rate; 18% permitted for certain single-payment loans by regulated lenders (9 V.S.A. § 41a) Source says: the rate of interest or the sum allowed for forbearance or use of money shall be 12 percent per annum computed by the actuarial method | Vermont General Assembly (Vermont Statutes Online) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Prohibited — payday loans (postdated check lending) are explicitly banned in Vermont Source says: Payday loans (loans contingent on a postdated payment instrument) are explicitly banned. | Vermont Attorney General as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Lender license required from the Commissioner (8 V.S.A. ch. 73, § 2201) Source says: Without first obtaining a license under this chapter from the Commissioner, a person shall not | Vermont General Assembly (Vermont Statutes Online) as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR), Banking Division Source says: The Banking Division regulates the below listed non-depository financial services. | Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in North Troy
Before you share your details with a lender in North Troy:
- 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 Vermont using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.