Personal loans in Washburn, ND

Lenders active in Washburn report to a North Dakota supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. For a borrower among the roughly 1,283 residents of Washburn, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address.

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 1,283 residents, Washburn outranks about 89% of the communities in North Dakota. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 1.2%. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Washburn's 1,283 residents. The nearest larger metro is Hazen, ND about 28 miles away.

Borrowing in Washburn: the local picture

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

What to do before borrowing in Washburn

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Washburn (1,283 residents):

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Verify the lender's North Dakota licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.
  6. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  7. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.

In Washburn as elsewhere in North Dakota, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 1,283 residents.

Washburn against the rest of North Dakota

Within North Dakota, Washburn holds roughly 0.2% of all residents, the 39th-largest share among 355 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Washburn stands 131st among North Dakota's 355 places — roughly the 63th percentile. At about 761 people per square mile, Washburn is the 79th most densely settled place in North Dakota. By land area, its 1.7 square miles rank 50th of 355 places in North Dakota.

What North Dakota law requires in Washburn

North Dakota has no separate rate rule for Washburn; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 1,283 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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingMoney broker license required to engage in money brokering (arranging/providing loans); issued by the commissioner of financial institutions.
Source says: "may not engage in money brokering in the state of North Dakota without a money broker license issued by the commissioner" (N.D.C.C. 13-04.1-02).
North Dakota Legislative Branch
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

Getting a loan in Washburn

Washburn is moderately settled, with about 761 people per square mile and 6 larger places within 50 miles. A North Dakota licence lets a lender serve Washburn without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 1,283 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Hazen, ND about 28 miles away.

Land, water and location for Washburn

The Census Gazetteer records 1.7 square miles of land and 0.10 square miles of water within Washburn. That land carries about 761 people per square mile. The largest place in North Dakota, Fargo, lies about 200 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Washburn takes in 6 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 24 smaller Census places.

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