Personal loans in Erskine, MN

A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Erskine down by about 4.0%. Erskine is a small community in Minnesota, with an estimated 388 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook.

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

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By population, Erskine sits at 541st in Minnesota, with an estimated 388 residents. The nearest larger city is McIntosh, MN about 6 miles away. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Erskine are all set at the Minnesota level. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Erskine lender.

Local context for Erskine

Set out below is Erskine's local context next to the state-level rules that reach every lender here.

What Minnesota law requires in Erskine

Every row below records a Minnesota rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Erskine 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
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
Payday ability-to-repay requirementRequired for payday loans with an APR above 36% (Minn. Stat. § 47.603)
Source says: "This section applies to all payday loans with an annual percentage rate that exceeds 36 percent."
Minnesota Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16

Borrowing reach in Erskine

With about 602 residents per square mile, Erskine is moderately settled, and 17 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Erskine has a local branch or not, a Minnesota-licensed lender can serve its 388 people online on the same terms. The nearest bigger place is McIntosh, MN about 6 miles away.

Erskine against the rest of Minnesota

Erskine is the 541st-largest of 853 Census places in Minnesota and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Erskine ranks 811th of 853 in Minnesota (about the 5th percentile). By density, at about 602 people per square mile, it ranks 429th in Minnesota. By land area, its 0.6 square miles rank 637th of 853 places in Minnesota.

How a Erskine personal loan is priced

In Erskine, a small community of about 388, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Two numbers drive a Erskine loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Erskine loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Land, water and location for Erskine

Erskine's land area is about 0.6 square miles; a further 0.32 square miles is water. With 388 residents, the land area yields roughly 602 people per square mile. Minneapolis, the largest place in Minnesota, is about 228 miles from Erskine. A 50-mile radius around Erskine takes in 17 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 30 smaller Census places.

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