Personal loans in Ludden, ND

If you are weighing a personal loan in Ludden, start from the payment you can carry; its 17 residents face the same statewide rules. Census data show virtually no population shift in Ludden between 2020 and 2023.

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

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With 17 residents, Ludden outranks about 6% of the communities in North Dakota. Verify the lender's North Dakota licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Ludden. To lend to Ludden's 17 residents, a company must hold a North Dakota licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. A larger market lies at Hecla, SD about 9 miles away.

Ludden by the numbers

Most of what governs a Ludden loan is written in North Dakota law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

Ludden on the map

Ludden covers about 0.8 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. That land carries about 21 people per square mile. Fargo, the largest place in North Dakota, is about 85 miles from Ludden. Counting outward 50 miles, 45 larger communities surround Ludden. By land area it ranks 139th of 355 North Dakota places.

Where Ludden sits in North Dakota

Ludden is the 333rd-largest of 355 Census places in North Dakota and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Ludden ranks 73rd of 355 in North Dakota (about the 79th percentile). By density, at about 21 people per square mile, it ranks 344th in North Dakota. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 0 residents.

How North Dakota law applies in Ludden

Below are the North Dakota rules that apply to a loan made in Ludden, each with the regulator that issued it.

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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)Formula ceiling: 6-month U.S. Treasury bill average + 5.5 percentage points, never less than 7%; NDDFI-published rate for September 2026: 9.204%.
Source says: "The rate is equal to five and one-half percent (5.5%) higher than the current cost of money" and "the maximum allowable interest rate ceiling may not be less than seven (7) percent" (NDDFI Usury Rate page; September 2026 rate 9.204%).
North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal for licensed deferred presentment service providers; fee capped at 20% of amount advanced; max $500 per transaction; $600 aggregate outstanding per customer.
Source says: "A licensee may charge a fee for the deferred presentment service, not to exceed twenty percent of the amount paid to the customer" (N.D.C.C. 13-08-12); "may not disburse more than five hundred dollars to the customer in a deferred presentment service transaction" (13-08-12.3).
North Dakota Legislative Branch
as of 2026-09-16

How lenders reach Ludden

Ludden is a sparsely settled community of about 17 people, with 45 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Ludden's 17 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Hecla, SD about 9 miles away.

Inside a Ludden personal loan

In Ludden, a small community of about 17, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Ludden's rank of 333rd in North Dakota: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Ludden loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

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