Personal loans in Wales, ND

With roughly 9 residents, Wales is a small community, and the lending rules its borrowers live under are written in North Dakota, not by the city. Between the 2020 Census base and the 2023 estimate, Wales's population barely changed.

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.

An estimated 9 people make their home in Wales, a figure that ranks 349th in North Dakota. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Wales residents before they take on more. When North Dakota caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Wales as from the rest of the state. For a bigger market, look to Langdon, ND about 14 miles away.

Wales: population, trend and location

What follows is Wales's place in the Census record, alongside the North Dakota rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Wales in state context

Against North Dakota's other places, Wales accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 349th of 355 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 83rd of 355 North Dakota places, putting it near the 77th percentile for growth. Its roughly 37 residents per square mile place it 334th among North Dakota's places. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 0 residents.

North Dakota rules behind a Wales personal loan

North Dakota has no separate rate rule for Wales; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 9 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
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
Payday lending statusLegal for licensed deferred presentment service providers; fee capped at 20% of amount advanced; max $500 per transaction; $600 aggregate outstanding per customer.
Source says: "A licensee may charge a fee for the deferred presentment service, not to exceed twenty percent of the amount paid to the customer" (N.D.C.C. 13-08-12); "may not disburse more than five hundred dollars to the customer in a deferred presentment service transaction" (13-08-12.3).
North Dakota Legislative Branch
as of 2026-09-16

What is available to Wales borrowers

At roughly 37 people per square mile, Wales is sparsely settled; 29 larger places lie within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Wales's 9 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Langdon, ND about 14 miles away.

Where Wales sits

Wales's land area is roughly 0.2 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 37 people per square mile. The largest place in North Dakota, Fargo, lies about 162 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 29 larger communities surround Wales. Within the same 50 miles lie 4 smaller Census places.

What to do before borrowing in Wales

For Wales's roughly 9 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. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Check the North Dakota regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  6. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.
  7. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.

The process is identical across North Dakota; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Wales holds 9 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 Wales 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 Wales is the same as anywhere in North Dakota.
What loan size can I expect in Wales?
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 Wales?
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 Wales 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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