Personal loans in Waldorf, MN

The roughly 202 people who live in Waldorf borrow under Minnesota rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate.

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.

To lend to Waldorf's 202 residents, a company must hold a Minnesota licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. With an estimated 202 residents, Waldorf is the 653rd-largest of 853 places in Minnesota. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Waldorf loan. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Waldorf down by about 0.5%. The closest larger place is Pemberton, MN about 7 miles away.

Waldorf: population, trend and location

Waldorf is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Where Waldorf sits

Inside Waldorf's boundaries lie about 0.4 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. That land carries about 533 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Minneapolis, the distance is roughly 74 miles. Waldorf has 91 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 18 smaller Census places.

Waldorf against the rest of Minnesota

Within Minnesota, Waldorf holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 653rd-largest share among 853 places. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 394th of 853 Minnesota places, putting it near the 54th percentile for growth. At about 533 people per square mile, Waldorf is the 461st most densely settled place in Minnesota. Within 50 miles sit 18 smaller Census places, alongside the 91 that are larger.

Inside a Waldorf personal loan

In Waldorf, a small community of about 202, 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 Waldorf can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Waldorf loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

The Minnesota lending rules that reach Waldorf

This table holds the Minnesota rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Waldorf's 202 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

A pre-application checklist for Waldorf

Before you apply in Waldorf, a community of about 202, work through these steps:

  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. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Verify the lender's Minnesota licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  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. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.

In Waldorf as elsewhere in Minnesota, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 202 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 Waldorf 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 Waldorf is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Waldorf?
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 Waldorf?
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 Waldorf 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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