Personal loans in Long Lake, MN

From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 10.2%. Long Lake is one of 853 Census places in Minnesota; its 1,923 residents put it at 271st.

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

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A personal loan in Long Lake is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 1,923 people. For a community of about 1,923, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Long Lake sits on the Minnesota side of that line. The closest larger city is Orono, MN about 2 miles away.

Local context for Long Lake

Two layers matter for a Long Lake borrower: the local population picture and Minnesota's consumer-lending statutes.

Where Long Lake sits

Long Lake's land area is about 0.9 square miles; a further 0.09 square miles is water. The resulting density is about 2,246 people per square mile. The largest place in Minnesota, Minneapolis, lies about 15 miles away. Within 50 miles of Long Lake there are 160 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 223 larger places.

Long Lake against the rest of Minnesota

Set beside Minnesota's 853 places, Long Lake ranks 271st by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Long Lake ranks 19th of 853 in Minnesota (about the 98th percentile). At about 2,246 people per square mile, Long Lake is the 53rd most densely settled place in Minnesota. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 178 residents.

Minnesota consumer-lending rules applied in Long Lake

For the roughly 1,923 residents of Long Lake, the rules below are Minnesota's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval 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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)6% per year legal rate of interest; a different rate may be contracted for in writing (Minn. Stat. § 334.01)
Source says: "The interest for any legal indebtedness shall be at the rate of $6 upon $100 for a year"
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

What shapes a Long Lake personal loan

Long Lake is a small community of about 1,923 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Long Lake lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Long Lake loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Getting a loan in Long Lake

Long Lake is fairly dense, with about 2,246 people per square mile and 160 larger places within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Minnesota reach Long Lake's 1,923 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is Orono, MN about 2 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 Long Lake 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 Long Lake is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Long Lake?
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 Long Lake?
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 Long Lake 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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