Personal loans in Verndale, MN

Verndale lost roughly 0.6% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. The Census counts 511 people in Verndale, the 487th-largest figure among Minnesota's 853 places.

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

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The roughly 511 people who live in Verndale borrow under Minnesota rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Verndale's 511 residents are no exception. To lend to Verndale's 511 residents, a company must hold a Minnesota licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. The closest larger place is Wadena, MN about 6 miles away.

Verndale: population, trend and location

Most of what governs a Verndale loan is written in Minnesota law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

Verndale's place among Minnesota's 853 places

Within Minnesota, Verndale holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 487th-largest share among 853 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Verndale ranks 401st of 853 in Minnesota (about the 53th percentile). At about 495 people per square mile, Verndale is the 480th most densely settled place in Minnesota. The population moved by about 3 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.6% shift.

Where Verndale sits

Verndale covers about 1.0 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. The resulting density is about 495 people per square mile. The largest place in Minnesota, Minneapolis, lies about 130 miles away. Within 50 miles of Verndale there are 36 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 45 smaller Census places.

Borrowing reach in Verndale

With about 495 residents per square mile, Verndale is lightly settled, and 36 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to Verndale's 511 borrowers is set by Minnesota licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest bigger place is Wadena, MN about 6 miles away.

The Minnesota lending rules that reach Verndale

This table holds the Minnesota rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Verndale's 511 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
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
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

The Verndale borrowing checklist

Before you hand your details to a lender in Verndale, where the population is near 511:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Minnesota regulator's licence list.
  5. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  6. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  7. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.

The process is identical across Minnesota; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Verndale holds 511 people.

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