Personal loans in Courtenay, ND

Every figure below is North Dakota's own, applied to Courtenay's 37 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached.

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

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In Courtenay, one of 355 Census places in North Dakota, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. Roughly 37 residents live in Courtenay, the 298th-largest community in North Dakota. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Courtenay down by about 2.6%. Verify the lender's North Dakota licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Courtenay. The nearest larger metro is Wimbledon, ND about 6 miles away.

The Courtenay data picture

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

The anatomy of a Courtenay personal loan

With roughly 37 residents, Courtenay is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Courtenay's rank of 298th in North Dakota: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. The term you choose in Courtenay decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Which North Dakota laws govern a loan in Courtenay

When North Dakota does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Courtenay 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
Payday lending statusLegal for licensed deferred presentment service providers; fee capped at 20% of amount advanced; max $500 per transaction; $600 aggregate outstanding per customer.
Source says: "A licensee may charge a fee for the deferred presentment service, not to exceed twenty percent of the amount paid to the customer" (N.D.C.C. 13-08-12); "may not disburse more than five hundred dollars to the customer in a deferred presentment service transaction" (13-08-12.3).
North Dakota Legislative Branch
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingMoney broker license required to engage in money brokering (arranging/providing loans); issued by the commissioner of financial institutions.
Source says: "may not engage in money brokering in the state of North Dakota without a money broker license issued by the commissioner" (N.D.C.C. 13-04.1-02).
North Dakota Legislative Branch
as of 2026-09-16

The geography behind Courtenay

Courtenay covers about 0.4 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. That land carries about 89 people per square mile. The largest place in North Dakota, Fargo, lies about 86 miles away. Courtenay has 42 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 175 larger places.

Borrowing reach in Courtenay

With about 89 residents per square mile, Courtenay is sparsely settled, and 42 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Courtenay has a local branch or not, a North Dakota-licensed lender can serve its 37 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Wimbledon, ND about 6 miles away.

Courtenay's place among North Dakota's 355 places

Among North Dakota's 355 places, Courtenay sits at 298th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Courtenay ranks 230th of 355 in North Dakota (about the 35th percentile). By density, at about 89 people per square mile, it ranks 298th in North Dakota. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 1 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 Courtenay 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 Courtenay is the same as anywhere in North Dakota.
What loan size can I expect in Courtenay?
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 Courtenay?
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 Courtenay 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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