Personal loans in Cohasset, MN

At about 2,714 residents, Cohasset is larger than roughly 74% of the places in Minnesota. Cohasset counts about 2,714 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Minnesota law does the governing.

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.

Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Cohasset. State law, not city hall, decides what a lender may do to Cohasset's roughly 2,714 residents, and a state regulator supervises it. Cohasset added about 0.7% to its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. The closest larger place is Grand Rapids, MN about 6 miles away.

The Cohasset data picture

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Minnesota rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

Cohasset: area, density and distance

Cohasset's land area is about 27.7 square miles; a further 8.32 square miles is water. With 2,714 residents, the land area yields roughly 98 people per square mile. Minneapolis, the largest place in Minnesota, is about 159 miles from Cohasset. Cohasset has 3 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 51st of 853 Minnesota places.

Cohasset in state context

Set beside Minnesota's 853 places, Cohasset ranks 223rd by population and holds about 0.1% of the state total. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 265th of 853 Minnesota places, putting it near the 69th percentile for growth. Its roughly 98 residents per square mile place it 765th among Minnesota's places. In land area, Cohasset ranks 51st among Minnesota's 853 places.

What Minnesota law requires in Cohasset

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMinnesota Department of Commerce (commissioner of commerce)
Source says: ""Commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce"
Minnesota Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed; APR capped at 36%, or up to 50% with an ability-to-repay analysis (Minn. Stat. §§ 47.60, 47.601, 47.603)
Source says: "The cap on that annual percentage rate is set at either 36%, or up to 50% if the lender conducts an ability to repay analysis"
Minnesota Department of Commerce
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated loan license required from the commissioner for loans within the Chapter 56 threshold (Minn. Stat. § 56.01)
Source says: "without first obtaining a license from the commissioner, no person shall engage in the business of making loans of money"
Minnesota Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16

What shapes a Cohasset personal loan

A Cohasset personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 2,714 residents. A lender serving Cohasset's 2,714 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Cohasset loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

The Cohasset borrowing checklist

Before you apply in Cohasset, a community of about 2,714, work through these steps:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  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 Minnesota licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  6. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  7. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.

None of these steps is Cohasset-specific: the same Minnesota licensing and disclosure rules reach all 2,714 residents.

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 Cohasset 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 Cohasset is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Cohasset?
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 Cohasset?
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 Cohasset 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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