Personal loans in Tolley, ND

Tolley's population held flat through the 2020-to-2023 comparison. About 42 people live in Tolley, placing it 290th of 355 Census places in North Dakota.

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.

Tolley, North Dakota — home to about 42 people — is a small community, so the terms you are offered follow North Dakota law rather than any local rule. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Tolley. Consumer lending that reaches Tolley's 42 residents is governed by North Dakota statute; no city ordinance changes it. The nearest larger city is Kenmare, ND about 12 miles away.

The Tolley data picture

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the North Dakota rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

The anatomy of a Tolley personal loan

A Tolley personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 42 residents. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Tolley can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Tolley loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Where Tolley sits

Inside Tolley's boundaries lie about 0.1 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. Spread across it are roughly 336 residents per square mile. Fargo, the largest place in North Dakota, is about 265 miles from Tolley. Within 50 miles of Tolley there are 27 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 4 smaller Census places.

North Dakota consumer-lending rules applied in Tolley

Below are the North Dakota rules that apply to a loan made in Tolley, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorNorth Dakota Department of Financial Institutions (NDDFI)
Source says: "The Department also licenses and regulates Money Brokers... Deferred Presentment Service Providers (Payday Lenders), Collection Agencies, Debt Settlement Service Providers, and Money Transmitters."
North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Usury penalties (state-specific rule)Usury forfeits all interest plus 25% of principal; charging usurious interest is a class B misdemeanor.
Source says: "shall be deemed a forfeiture of the entire interest" and "a forfeiture of twenty-five percent of the principal" (N.D.C.C. 47-14-10); usury is a class B misdemeanor (47-14-11).
North Dakota Legislative Branch
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)Formula ceiling: 6-month U.S. Treasury bill average + 5.5 percentage points, never less than 7%; NDDFI-published rate for September 2026: 9.204%.
Source says: "The rate is equal to five and one-half percent (5.5%) higher than the current cost of money" and "the maximum allowable interest rate ceiling may not be less than seven (7) percent" (NDDFI Usury Rate page; September 2026 rate 9.204%).
North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16

Steps to take before a Tolley loan

Before you apply in Tolley, a community of about 42, work through these steps:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the North Dakota regulator's licence list.
  5. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.
  6. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  7. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.

None of these steps is Tolley-specific: the same North Dakota licensing and disclosure rules reach all 42 residents.

Tolley in state context

Within North Dakota, Tolley holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 290th-largest share among 355 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Tolley stands 57th among North Dakota's 355 places — roughly the 84th percentile. Its roughly 336 residents per square mile place it 184th among North Dakota's places. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 0 residents.

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 Tolley 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 Tolley is the same as anywhere in North Dakota.
What loan size can I expect in Tolley?
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 Tolley?
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 Tolley 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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