Personal loans in Voltaire, ND

Personal loans in Voltaire are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 43 population. Verify the lender's North Dakota licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Voltaire.

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.

With an estimated 43 residents, Voltaire is the 285th-largest of 355 places in North Dakota. State law, not city hall, decides what a lender may do to Voltaire's roughly 43 residents, and a state regulator supervises it. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 4.4% decline in Voltaire. A larger market lies at Velva, ND about 5 miles away.

Local context for Voltaire

The figures below are Voltaire's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the North Dakota rules.

What North Dakota law requires in Voltaire

North Dakota has no separate rate rule for Voltaire; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 43 people.

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

Where Voltaire sits in North Dakota

Against North Dakota's other places, Voltaire accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 285th of 355 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 318th of 355 North Dakota places, putting it near the 10th percentile for growth. At about 88 people per square mile, Voltaire is the 299th most densely settled place in North Dakota. In land area, Voltaire ranks 194th among North Dakota's 355 places.

What shapes a Voltaire personal loan

A Voltaire personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 43 residents. A lender serving Voltaire's 43 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Shortening the term on a Voltaire loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Where Voltaire sits

Voltaire covers about 0.5 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. Spread across it are roughly 88 residents per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Fargo, the distance is roughly 204 miles. Voltaire has 38 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 104 larger places.

The Voltaire borrowing checklist

For Voltaire's roughly 43 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  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. Confirm the North Dakota licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.
  6. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  7. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.

In Voltaire as elsewhere in North Dakota, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 43 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 Voltaire 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 Voltaire is the same as anywhere in North Dakota.
What loan size can I expect in Voltaire?
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 Voltaire?
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 Voltaire 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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