Mexico at a glance
- Population: about 1,557, 353rd by size in New York of 595 places (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 1,576 people at the 2020 Census, the baseline for the trend below (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: a loss of about 1.2% since the 2020 count (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among New York places: 353rd of 595 by population (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- Size percentile: ahead of around 41% of New York places in population terms (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: the Census Gazetteer places it at 43.4652, -76.2326.
- Nearest larger cities: Pulaski, NY (9 mi); Central Square, NY (13 mi); Oswego, NY (14 mi); Fulton, NY (14 mi); Phoenix, NY (16 mi); each population is a US Census Bureau estimate.
- Nearest smaller towns: Parish, NY (7 mi); Sandy Creek, NY (14 mi); Lacona, NY (15 mi) — US Census Bureau populations.
What a personal loan costs in Mexico
Unlike a revolving credit card, a personal loan is closed-end: the balance falls on a fixed schedule and the payment does not change.
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.
A useful rule is to keep the new payment inside the room your budget already has, so the loan eases pressure instead of adding to it.
New York lending rules that apply in Mexico
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in New York, and therefore in Mexico.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State lending regulator | New 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 |
| 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 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 16% per annum maximum civil rate (Banking Law 14-a; General Obligations Law 5-501) Source says: "The maximum rate of interest provided for in section 5-501 of the general obligations law shall be sixteen per centum per annum." | New York State Senate (Open Legislation) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Illegal 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 licensing | Licensed 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 |
How to compare offers in Mexico
These steps are the ones that most affect the offer you receive in Mexico:
- 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 York using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.