Westville at a glance
- Population: 4,317 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate), the 211th-largest of 323 places in New Jersey.
- 2020 Census base: 4,264 people (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: about 1.2% more residents than the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among New Jersey places: the 211th-largest of 323 (US Census Bureau, 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: about 35% of New Jersey's Census places are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: latitude 39.8692, longitude -75.1313 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities (within 120 miles): Gloucester City, NJ (2 mi); Bellmawr, NJ (2 mi); Mount Ephraim, NJ (2 mi); Woodbury, NJ (2 mi); Runnemede, NJ (3 mi) (US Census Bureau populations).
- Nearest smaller communities: Brooklawn, NJ (1 mi); National Park, NJ (3 mi); Audubon Park, NJ (3 mi), each a US Census place.
What a personal loan costs in Westville
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.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
Because interest accrues for longer, a longer term means a lower installment and a higher total cost — decide which matters more to you.
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.
New Jersey lending rules that apply in Westville
The table carries the New Jersey rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Westville.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal usury limits | 30% for non-corporate borrowers; 50% for corporations Source says: "the criminal usury limitation is 50 percent for corporations and 30 percent for non-corporate borrowers" | New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | Civil usury: rates above 6% (agreement not in writing) or above 16% (written contract specifying the rate) Source says: "the civil usury rate is any interest rate greater than 6 percent for an agreement that is not in writing" | New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Unlicensed payday lending violates New Jersey's civil and criminal usury rates; payday lenders must be licensed Source says: "out-of-state or foreign entities that have not obtained the required New Jersey license and whose payment terms violate New Jersey's civil and criminal usury rates" | New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer lender license required for loans of $50,000 or less for personal, family, or household purposes (N.J.S.A. 17:11C-1 et seq.) Source says: "A consumer lender license is required for the making of a loan that is to be used primarily for personal, family or household purposes" | New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI); Office of Consumer Finance supervises consumer lenders Source says: "The Office of Consumer Finance regulates 16 types of businesses that provide a variety of consumer financial services." | New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Westville
Before you commit to a personal loan in Westville, work through these steps:
- 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 New Jersey using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.