Personal loans in Grant, MN

The Census counts 3,932 people in Grant, the 181st-largest figure among Minnesota's 853 places. Grant shed about 0.8% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate.

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

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Two households in Grant with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 3,932 residents are not the reason. Which products a lender may offer to Grant's 3,932 residents follows from the Minnesota consumer-lending framework. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Grant residents before they take on more. The next larger city is Mahtomedi, MN about 3 miles away.

Grant by the numbers

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

How personal loans work in Grant

In Grant, a small community of about 3,932, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Grant's rank of 181st in Minnesota: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. The term you choose in Grant decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Grant's place among Minnesota's 853 places

Set beside Minnesota's 853 places, Grant ranks 181st by population and holds about 0.1% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Grant stands 444th among Minnesota's 853 places — roughly the 48th percentile. By density, at about 157 people per square mile, it ranks 712th in Minnesota. Within 50 miles sit 89 smaller Census places, alongside the 119 that are larger.

The state rulebook for Grant

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

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

Getting a loan in Grant

With about 157 residents per square mile, Grant is lightly settled, and 119 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Grant has a local branch or not, a Minnesota-licensed lender can serve its 3,932 people online on the same terms. The nearest bigger place is Mahtomedi, MN about 3 miles away.

Grant: area, density and distance

Inside Grant's boundaries lie roughly 25.1 square miles of land and 1.42 square miles of water. With 3,932 residents, the land area yields roughly 157 people per square mile. Minneapolis, the largest place in Minnesota, is about 19 miles from Grant. Grant has 119 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 59th of 853 Minnesota 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 Grant 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 Grant is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Grant?
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 Grant?
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 Grant 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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