Personal loans in Harris, MN

Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 increase in Harris at about 2.3%. By population, Harris sits at 336th in Minnesota, with an estimated 1,139 residents.

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

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Harris is a small community in Minnesota, with an estimated 1,139 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Harris. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Harris sits on the Minnesota side of that line. The closest larger place is North Branch, MN about 6 miles away.

Borrowing in Harris: the local picture

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

What a Harris borrower is actually offered

Most loans made to Harris's 1,139 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Two numbers drive a Harris loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. Shortening the term on a Harris loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Harris in state context

Among Minnesota's 853 places, Harris sits at 336th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 153rd of 853 Minnesota places, putting it near the 82th percentile for growth. By density, at about 57 people per square mile, it ranks 816th in Minnesota. Within 50 miles sit 47 smaller Census places, alongside the 105 that are larger.

Borrowing reach in Harris

With about 57 residents per square mile, Harris is sparsely settled, and 105 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to Harris's 1,139 borrowers is set by Minnesota licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is North Branch, MN about 6 miles away.

Harris: area, density and distance

Harris's land area is about 20.0 square miles; a further 0.12 square miles is water. With 1,139 residents, the land area yields roughly 57 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Minneapolis, is roughly 46 miles away. Within 50 miles of Harris there are 105 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 251 larger places.

Minnesota rules behind a Harris personal loan

This table holds the Minnesota rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Harris's 1,139 residents.

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

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