Personal loans in Mound, MN

Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in Mound at about 5.3%. With 8,895 residents, Mound outranks about 87% of the communities in Minnesota.

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

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Personal loans in Mound are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 8,895 population. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Mound residents before they take on more. When Minnesota caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Mound as from the rest of the state. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Victoria, MN about 5 miles away.

Mound: population, trend and location

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

How lenders reach Mound

At roughly 3,109 people per square mile, Mound is fairly dense; 80 larger places lie within 50 miles. A Minnesota licence lets a lender serve Mound without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 8,895 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Victoria, MN about 5 miles away.

How Mound compares across Minnesota

Among Minnesota's 853 places, Mound sits at 111th for population, a share of roughly 0.2% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Mound ranks 835th of 853 in Minnesota (about the 2th percentile). At about 3,109 people per square mile, Mound is the 29th most densely settled place in Minnesota. Within 50 miles sit 134 smaller Census places, alongside the 80 that are larger.

How Minnesota law applies in Mound

This table holds the Minnesota rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Mound's 8,895 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

Land, water and location for Mound

Mound's land area is about 2.9 square miles; a further 2.22 square miles is water. With 8,895 residents, the land area yields roughly 3,109 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Minneapolis, is roughly 19 miles away. Within 50 miles of Mound there are 80 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 98 larger places.

Inside a Mound personal loan

In Mound, a small town of about 8,895, 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 Mound's rank of 111th in Minnesota: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. The term you choose in Mound decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

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