Personal loans in Lake Park, MN

The trend for Lake Park between 2020 and 2023 is downward by roughly 1.5%. An estimated 719 people make their home in Lake Park, a figure that ranks 411th in Minnesota.

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

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A lender serving Lake Park holds a Minnesota licence and answers to a Minnesota regulator; no city office is involved for its 719 residents. Rate-shopping from Lake Park costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone. Which products a lender may offer to Lake Park's 719 residents follows from the Minnesota consumer-lending framework. The next larger city is Hawley, MN about 10 miles away.

Lake Park: the sourced local profile

Lake Park is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Getting a loan in Lake Park

At roughly 735 people per square mile, Lake Park is moderately settled; 27 larger places lie within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Minnesota reach Lake Park's 719 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Hawley, MN about 10 miles away.

What shapes a Lake Park personal loan

A Lake Park personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 719 residents. A lender serving Lake Park's 719 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Lake Park loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

How Lake Park compares across Minnesota

Set beside Minnesota's 853 places, Lake Park ranks 411th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Lake Park ranks 554th of 853 in Minnesota (about the 35th percentile). At about 735 people per square mile, Lake Park is the 374th most densely settled place in Minnesota. Within 50 miles sit 48 smaller Census places, alongside the 27 that are larger.

The state rulebook for Lake Park

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Minnesota, and so for Lake Park's roughly 719 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
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed; APR capped at 36%, or up to 50% with an ability-to-repay analysis (Minn. Stat. §§ 47.60, 47.601, 47.603)
Source says: "The cap on that annual percentage rate is set at either 36%, or up to 50% if the lender conducts an ability to repay analysis"
Minnesota Department of Commerce
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

The geography behind Lake Park

Lake Park covers about 1.0 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. The resulting density is about 735 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Minneapolis, is roughly 190 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Lake Park takes in 27 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 73 larger 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 Lake Park 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 Lake Park is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Lake Park?
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 Lake Park?
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 Lake Park 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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