Personal loans in Hazen, ND

A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Hazen down by about 0.2%. With 2,276 residents, Hazen outranks about 94% of the communities 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.

The roughly 2,276 people who live in Hazen borrow under North Dakota rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Hazen. For the 2,276 people in Hazen, North Dakota runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Beulah, ND about 7 miles away.

What the Census records for Hazen

Here is the sourced Census picture for Hazen, plus the North Dakota lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

A practical checklist for Hazen borrowers

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Hazen, home to about 2,276 people:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Check the North Dakota regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.
  6. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  7. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.

What differs between Hazen and the rest of North Dakota is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 2,276 people here.

How lenders reach Hazen

At roughly 1,616 people per square mile, Hazen is moderately settled; 2 larger places lie within 50 miles. Whether Hazen has a local branch or not, a North Dakota-licensed lender can serve its 2,276 people online on the same terms. The nearest bigger place is Beulah, ND about 7 miles away.

What shapes a Hazen personal loan

With roughly 2,276 residents, Hazen 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 Hazen lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Hazen loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

How Hazen compares across North Dakota

Against North Dakota's other places, Hazen accounts for about 0.4% of the state's population and ranks 21st of 355 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 92nd of 355 North Dakota places, putting it near the 74th percentile for growth. By density, at about 1,616 people per square mile, it ranks 13th in North Dakota. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 4 residents.

Which North Dakota laws govern a loan in Hazen

This table holds the North Dakota rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Hazen's 2,276 residents.

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