Personal loans in Grano, ND

Grano counts about 10 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — North Dakota law does the governing. The Census estimates 10 residents in Grano, which ranks it 346th of 355 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 larger market lies at Lansford, ND about 10 miles away. The 2020-to-2023 change in Grano is negligible, under a tenth of a percent. Consumer lending that reaches Grano's 10 residents is governed by North Dakota statute; no city ordinance changes it. Rate-shopping from Grano costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone.

What the Census records for Grano

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

A pre-application checklist for Grano

Before you apply in Grano, a community of about 10, work through these steps:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Check the North Dakota regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
  6. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  7. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.

The process is identical across North Dakota; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Grano holds 10 people.

How North Dakota law applies in Grano

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Grano: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

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
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
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

How lenders reach Grano

Grano is sparsely settled, with about 34 people per square mile and 35 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Grano has a local branch or not, a North Dakota-licensed lender can serve its 10 people online on the same terms. The nearest bigger place is Lansford, ND about 10 miles away.

How Grano compares across North Dakota

Within North Dakota, Grano holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 346th-largest share among 355 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Grano stands 80th among North Dakota's 355 places — roughly the 77th percentile. At about 34 people per square mile, Grano is the 338th most densely settled place in North Dakota. In land area, Grano ranks 260th among North Dakota's 355 places.

What shapes a Grano personal loan

With roughly 10 residents, Grano is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Grano lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Shortening the term on a Grano loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

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 Grano 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 Grano is the same as anywhere in North Dakota.
What loan size can I expect in Grano?
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 Grano?
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 Grano 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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