Personal loans in Cromwell, MN

Roughly 246 residents live in Cromwell, the 616th-largest community in Minnesota. The first question in Cromwell is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 246 people live here under Minnesota lending law.

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.

The trend for Cromwell between 2020 and 2023 is upward by roughly 2.9%. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Cromwell residents before they take on more. To lend to Cromwell's 246 residents, a company must hold a Minnesota licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. The nearest larger city is Barnum, MN about 15 miles away.

The Cromwell data picture

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

Cromwell in state context

Against Minnesota's other places, Cromwell accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 616th of 853 by size. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Cromwell stands 122nd among Minnesota's 853 places — roughly the 86th percentile. Its roughly 134 residents per square mile place it 734th among Minnesota's places. Within 50 miles sit 13 smaller Census places, alongside the 31 that are larger.

Which Minnesota laws govern a loan in Cromwell

Every row below records a Minnesota rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Cromwell lender must follow.

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

The geography behind Cromwell

The Census Gazetteer records 1.8 square miles of land and 0.19 square miles of water within Cromwell. The resulting density is about 134 people per square mile. The largest place in Minnesota, Minneapolis, lies about 120 miles away. Within 50 miles of Cromwell there are 31 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 151 larger places.

Borrowing reach in Cromwell

Cromwell is lightly settled, with about 134 people per square mile and 31 larger places within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Cromwell's 246 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Barnum, MN about 15 miles away.

How personal loans work in Cromwell

Cromwell is a small community of about 246 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Cromwell's rank of 616th in Minnesota: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Cromwell loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

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