Personal loans in Solway, MN

To lend to Solway's 73 residents, a company must hold a Minnesota licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it.

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

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If you are weighing a personal loan in Solway, start from the payment you can carry; its 73 residents face the same statewide rules. An estimated 73 people make their home in Solway, a figure that ranks 791st in Minnesota. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Solway down by about 2.7%. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Solway residents before they take on more. The next larger city is Shevlin, MN about 6 miles away.

Solway: population, trend and location

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

Solway's place among Minnesota's 853 places

Within Minnesota, Solway holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 791st-largest share among 853 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Solway stands 707th among Minnesota's 853 places — roughly the 17th percentile. By density, at about 71 people per square mile, it ranks 801st in Minnesota. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 2 residents.

What is available to Solway borrowers

Solway is a sparsely settled community of about 73 people, with 32 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. What is available to Solway's 73 borrowers is set by Minnesota licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest bigger place is Shevlin, MN about 6 miles away.

How personal loans work in Solway

In Solway, a small community of about 73, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Solway can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. The term you choose in Solway decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Solway on the map

Inside Solway's boundaries lie about 1.0 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. The resulting density is about 71 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Minneapolis, the distance is roughly 198 miles. A 50-mile radius around Solway takes in 32 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 4 smaller Census places.

Minnesota rules behind a Solway personal loan

This table holds the Minnesota rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Solway's 73 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

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