Personal loans in Benedict, ND

If you are weighing a personal loan in Benedict, start from the payment you can carry; its 66 residents face the same statewide rules. Judge Benedict offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Benedict is home to roughly 66 people and stands 255th by size out of 355 Census places in North Dakota. To lend to Benedict's 66 residents, a company must hold a North Dakota licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 increase in Benedict at about 1.5%. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Max, ND about 10 miles away.

Borrowing in Benedict: the local picture

Most of what governs a Benedict loan is written in North Dakota law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

What a Benedict borrower is actually offered

Most loans made to Benedict's 66 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Benedict. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Benedict loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Land, water and location for Benedict

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.2 square miles of land within Benedict, with no significant water area listed. With 66 residents, the land area yields roughly 264 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Fargo, the distance is roughly 210 miles. Counting outward 50 miles, 32 larger communities surround Benedict. Within the same 50 miles lie 7 smaller Census places.

Where Benedict sits in North Dakota

Set beside North Dakota's 355 places, Benedict ranks 255th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 36th of 355 North Dakota places, putting it near the 90th percentile for growth. At about 264 people per square mile, Benedict is the 209th most densely settled place in North Dakota. In land area, Benedict ranks 284th among North Dakota's 355 places.

Before you apply in Benedict

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Benedict, home to about 66 people:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Confirm the North Dakota licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.
  6. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  7. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.

What differs between Benedict and the rest of North Dakota is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 66 people here.

Which North Dakota laws govern a loan in Benedict

When North Dakota does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Benedict is bound by the same rules.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorNorth Dakota Department of Financial Institutions (NDDFI)
Source says: "The Department also licenses and regulates Money Brokers... Deferred Presentment Service Providers (Payday Lenders), Collection Agencies, Debt Settlement Service Providers, and Money Transmitters."
North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Usury penalties (state-specific rule)Usury forfeits all interest plus 25% of principal; charging usurious interest is a class B misdemeanor.
Source says: "shall be deemed a forfeiture of the entire interest" and "a forfeiture of twenty-five percent of the principal" (N.D.C.C. 47-14-10); usury is a class B misdemeanor (47-14-11).
North Dakota Legislative Branch
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)Formula ceiling: 6-month U.S. Treasury bill average + 5.5 percentage points, never less than 7%; NDDFI-published rate for September 2026: 9.204%.
Source says: "The rate is equal to five and one-half percent (5.5%) higher than the current cost of money" and "the maximum allowable interest rate ceiling may not be less than seven (7) percent" (NDDFI Usury Rate page; September 2026 rate 9.204%).
North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Benedict if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Benedict is the same as anywhere in North Dakota.
What loan size can I expect in Benedict?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Benedict?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Benedict cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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