Paradise · NL
Loans in Paradise, NL
Paradise sits in Newfoundland and Labrador, so the same provincial licensing and complaint routes apply here as anywhere else in the province. The city's 2021 Census population was 22,957. Pick a loan type below to see how it works.
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Available to Paradise residents under Newfoundland and Labrador law.
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LoanLoon is not a lender. We do not make credit decisions, set rates, or guarantee approval. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants.
Paradise in numbers
Official 2021 Census of Population figures.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Province or territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Capital of the province | St. John's |
| Population, 2021 Census | 22,957 |
| Population, 2016 Census | 21,389 |
| Population rank within the province (2021) | #3 |
| Land area | 29.67 km² |
What governs a loan here
Nothing about lending is municipal. A lender serving Paradise is licensed by Newfoundland and Labrador and bound by the same federal limits that apply across Canada: the criminal rate of interest is 35% per year, and licensed payday lending is capped at $14 per $100 advanced, or a lower provincial cap where one is set.
The practical consequence for a Paradise borrower is that shopping locally is not the point — shopping on total cost is. Compare the annual percentage rate and the total cost of borrowing, not the monthly payment.
loanloon.ca is a matching and comparison service — not a lender, a broker of record, or a credit counsellor. We do not make loans, set rates or make credit decisions. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Paradise have a local payday loan bylaw?
Payday lending is regulated by the province, not by the municipality, so any cap or licensing requirement comes from Newfoundland and Labrador (or, for federally regulated lenders, from federal regulation). Confirm the current position with the provincial regulator.
How big is the borrowing market in Paradise?
Paradise recorded a population of 22,957 at the 2021 Census of Population. That figure comes from Statistics Canada table 98-10-0002 and is the only local market measure we publish.
Is Paradise in a different province with different rules?
Paradise is in Newfoundland and Labrador. Consumer protection, lender licensing and any payday cost cap come from Newfoundland and Labrador, on top of the federal limits that apply across Canada.
Do I need a licence or permit to borrow money in Paradise?
No. Lending is not licensed at the municipal level in Canada. A lender serving Paradise is licensed by Newfoundland and Labrador and must also comply with federal law, including the Criminal Code ceiling on the cost of credit.
Which regulator handles a complaint about a lender in Paradise?
It depends on the lender. Complaints about a federally regulated institution go to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. Complaints about a provincially licensed lender go to the Newfoundland and Labrador consumer protection regulator.
Related
Sources and further reading
- Financial Consumer Agency of Canada — Government of Canada
- Criminal Code s. 347 — criminal rate of interest — Justice Laws Website
- Provincial and territorial consumer regulators — Financial Consumer Agency of Canada