Personal loans in Raymond, MN

The Census counts 788 people in Raymond, the 394th-largest figure among Minnesota's 853 places. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 0.1% growth in Raymond.

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

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.

The roughly 788 people who live in Raymond borrow under Minnesota rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Raymond sits on the Minnesota side of that line. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Raymond. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Clara City, MN about 8 miles away.

Raymond by the numbers

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

Minnesota rules behind a Raymond personal loan

Minnesota has no separate rate rule for Raymond; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 788 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

What to do before borrowing in Raymond

For Raymond's roughly 788 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Look the lender up in the Minnesota regulator's licence records before you sign.
  5. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  6. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  7. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.

None of these steps is Raymond-specific: the same Minnesota licensing and disclosure rules reach all 788 residents.

How a Raymond personal loan is priced

A Raymond personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 788 residents. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Raymond lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. The term you choose in Raymond decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Lender access in Raymond

Raymond is a moderately settled community of about 788 people, with 35 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. What is available to Raymond's 788 borrowers is set by Minnesota licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Clara City, MN about 8 miles away.

Where Raymond sits in Minnesota

Raymond is the 394th-largest of 853 Census places in Minnesota and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 303rd of 853 Minnesota places, putting it near the 64th percentile for growth. Its roughly 889 residents per square mile place it 316th among Minnesota's places. By land area, its 0.9 square miles rank 566th of 853 places in Minnesota.

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