Personal loans in Waterville, MN

Two households in Waterville with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 1,752 residents are not the reason. With 1,752 residents, Waterville outranks about 67% of the communities in Minnesota.

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

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Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 increase in Waterville at about 0.1%. Every figure below is Minnesota's own, applied to Waterville's 1,752 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Waterville's 1,752 residents. The next larger city is Janesville, MN about 10 miles away.

Waterville: the sourced local profile

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

Lender access in Waterville

Waterville is moderately settled, with about 1,038 people per square mile and 68 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Waterville has a local branch or not, a Minnesota-licensed lender can serve its 1,752 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Janesville, MN about 10 miles away.

Waterville in state context

Set beside Minnesota's 853 places, Waterville ranks 281st by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Waterville ranks 308th of 853 in Minnesota (about the 64th percentile). Its roughly 1,038 residents per square mile place it 258th among Minnesota's places. In land area, Waterville ranks 365th among Minnesota's 853 places.

What a Waterville borrower is actually offered

In Waterville, a small community of about 1,752, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. A lender serving Waterville's 1,752 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Waterville loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Where Waterville sits

Waterville covers about 1.7 square miles of land, with 0.38 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). Spread across it are roughly 1,038 residents per square mile. The largest place in Minnesota, Minneapolis, lies about 53 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 68 larger communities surround Waterville. Within the same 50 miles lie 72 smaller Census places.

How Minnesota law applies in Waterville

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Waterville: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

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

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