Personal loans in South Haven, MN

Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in South Haven at about 1.1%. By population, South Haven sits at 662nd in Minnesota, with an estimated 183 residents.

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

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Personal loans in South Haven are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 183 population. Judge South Haven offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. To lend to South Haven's 183 residents, a company must hold a Minnesota licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. The nearest larger city is Kimball, MN about 4 miles away.

South Haven: the sourced local profile

The figures below are South Haven's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Minnesota rules.

Before you apply in South Haven

Before you apply in South Haven, a community of about 183, work through these steps:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Verify the lender's Minnesota licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  6. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  7. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.

None of these steps is South Haven-specific: the same Minnesota licensing and disclosure rules reach all 183 residents.

Borrowing reach in South Haven

South Haven is a lightly settled community of about 183 people, with 153 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Distance to a branch rarely matters for South Haven's 183 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest larger city, Kimball, MN about 4 miles away.

How South Haven compares across Minnesota

Against Minnesota's other places, South Haven accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 662nd of 853 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, South Haven ranks 484th of 853 in Minnesota (about the 43th percentile). At about 288 people per square mile, South Haven is the 623rd most densely settled place in Minnesota. Within 50 miles sit 14 smaller Census places, alongside the 153 that are larger.

South Haven: area, density and distance

Inside South Haven's boundaries lie about 0.6 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. That land carries about 288 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Minneapolis, the distance is roughly 52 miles. South Haven has 153 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 14 smaller Census places.

How Minnesota law applies in South Haven

Below are the Minnesota rules that apply to a loan made in South Haven, each with the regulator that issued it.

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