Personal loans in Nowthen, MN

In Nowthen, one of 853 Census places in Minnesota, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. A lender that serves Nowthen operates under Minnesota lending statutes and a Minnesota supervisor.

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

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The Census estimates 4,519 residents in Nowthen, which ranks it 166th of 853 places in Minnesota. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Nowthen's 4,519 residents. The trend for Nowthen between 2020 and 2023 is downward by roughly 0.4%. The closest larger place is St. Francis, MN about 4 miles away.

Nowthen: population, trend and location

Read the local figures below as context; read the sourced Minnesota table as the rulebook a lender here must follow.

The anatomy of a Nowthen personal loan

In Nowthen, a small community of about 4,519, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Nowthen lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. The term you choose in Nowthen decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Land, water and location for Nowthen

Nowthen covers about 33.7 square miles of land, with 1.54 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). With 4,519 residents, the land area yields roughly 134 people per square mile. Minneapolis, the largest place in Minnesota, is about 28 miles from Nowthen. A 50-mile radius around Nowthen takes in 110 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 100 smaller Census places.

The state rulebook for Nowthen

Minnesota has no separate rate rule for Nowthen; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 4,519 people.

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

Lender access in Nowthen

Nowthen is a lightly settled community of about 4,519 people, with 110 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether Nowthen has a local branch or not, a Minnesota-licensed lender can serve its 4,519 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, St. Francis, MN about 4 miles away.

How Nowthen compares across Minnesota

Against Minnesota's other places, Nowthen accounts for about 0.1% of the state's population and ranks 166th of 853 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Nowthen ranks 378th of 853 in Minnesota (about the 56th percentile). At about 134 people per square mile, Nowthen is the 733rd most densely settled place in Minnesota. In land area, Nowthen ranks 26th among Minnesota's 853 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 Nowthen 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 Nowthen is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Nowthen?
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 Nowthen?
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 Nowthen 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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