Personal loans in Fessenden, ND

From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 2.6%. At about 452 residents, Fessenden is larger than roughly 73% of the places in North Dakota.

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.

A personal loan in Fessenden is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 452 people. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Fessenden. Which products a lender may offer to Fessenden's 452 residents follows from the North Dakota consumer-lending framework. The closest larger place is Harvey, ND about 17 miles away.

What the Census records for Fessenden

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

What shapes a Fessenden personal loan

Most loans made to Fessenden's 452 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 Fessenden. Shortening the term on a Fessenden loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Lender access in Fessenden

Fessenden is a moderately settled community of about 452 people, with 4 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether Fessenden has a local branch or not, a North Dakota-licensed lender can serve its 452 people online on the same terms. The nearest bigger place is Harvey, ND about 17 miles away.

Fessenden on the map

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.4 square miles of land within Fessenden, with no significant water area listed. With 452 residents, the land area yields roughly 1,025 people per square mile. Fargo, the largest place in North Dakota, is about 142 miles from Fessenden. A 50-mile radius around Fessenden takes in 4 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 37 larger places.

Steps to take before a Fessenden loan

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Fessenden (452 residents):

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a North Dakota licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  6. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  7. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.

The process is identical across North Dakota; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Fessenden holds 452 people.

What North Dakota law requires in Fessenden

When North Dakota does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Fessenden 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 Fessenden 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 Fessenden is the same as anywhere in North Dakota.
What loan size can I expect in Fessenden?
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 Fessenden?
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 Fessenden 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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