Personal loans in Hamberg, ND

Census figures show Hamberg holding steady across 2020 to 2023. Hamberg ranks 343rd of 355 places in North Dakota, with a population near 12.

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

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A lender serving Hamberg holds a North Dakota licence and answers to a North Dakota regulator; no city office is involved for its 12 residents. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Hamberg. To lend to Hamberg's 12 residents, a company must hold a North Dakota licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. The closest larger city is Fessenden, ND about 9 miles away.

Borrowing in Hamberg: the local picture

What follows is Hamberg's place in the Census record, alongside the North Dakota rules that govern a personal loan made here.

The geography behind Hamberg

Inside Hamberg's boundaries lie about 0.4 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. The resulting density is about 29 people per square mile. Fargo, the largest place in North Dakota, is about 140 miles from Hamberg. A 50-mile radius around Hamberg takes in 36 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 211th of 355 North Dakota places.

How a Hamberg personal loan is priced

Most loans made to Hamberg's 12 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Hamberg can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Hamberg loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

What North Dakota law requires in Hamberg

For the roughly 12 residents of Hamberg, the rules below are North Dakota's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval 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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingMoney broker license required to engage in money brokering (arranging/providing loans); issued by the commissioner of financial institutions.
Source says: "may not engage in money brokering in the state of North Dakota without a money broker license issued by the commissioner" (N.D.C.C. 13-04.1-02).
North Dakota Legislative Branch
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

How Hamberg compares across North Dakota

Against North Dakota's other places, Hamberg accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 343rd of 355 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Hamberg ranks 78th of 355 in North Dakota (about the 78th percentile). At about 29 people per square mile, Hamberg is the 340th most densely settled place in North Dakota. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 0 residents.

Getting a loan in Hamberg

With about 29 residents per square mile, Hamberg is sparsely settled, and 36 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Hamberg has a local branch or not, a North Dakota-licensed lender can serve its 12 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Fessenden, ND about 9 miles away.

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