Personal loans in Wolf Lake, MN

Wolf Lake shed about 2.9% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. In Wolf Lake, one of 853 Census places in Minnesota, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate.

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

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Wolf Lake is home to roughly 67 people and stands 801st by size out of 853 Census places in Minnesota. The nearest larger city is Menahga, MN about 12 miles away. Lenders active in Wolf Lake report to a Minnesota supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Wolf Lake loan.

What the Census records for Wolf Lake

Two layers matter for a Wolf Lake borrower: the local population picture and Minnesota's consumer-lending statutes.

Wolf Lake: area, density and distance

Wolf Lake's land area is roughly 0.3 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 209 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Minneapolis, is roughly 162 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Wolf Lake takes in 49 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 771st of 853 Minnesota places.

Wolf Lake against the rest of Minnesota

Within Minnesota, Wolf Lake holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 801st-largest share among 853 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Wolf Lake ranks 734th of 853 in Minnesota (about the 14th percentile). Its roughly 209 residents per square mile place it 672nd among Minnesota's places. Within 50 miles sit 3 smaller Census places, alongside the 49 that are larger.

Lender access in Wolf Lake

With about 209 residents per square mile, Wolf Lake is lightly settled, and 49 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Minnesota reach Wolf Lake's 67 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Menahga, MN about 12 miles away.

What shapes a Wolf Lake personal loan

In Wolf Lake, a small community of about 67, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Wolf Lake lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Wolf Lake loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Minnesota rules behind a Wolf Lake personal loan

Every row below records a Minnesota rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Wolf Lake lender must follow.

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 lending statusLegal and licensed; APR capped at 36%, or up to 50% with an ability-to-repay analysis (Minn. Stat. §§ 47.60, 47.601, 47.603)
Source says: "The cap on that annual percentage rate is set at either 36%, or up to 50% if the lender conducts an ability to repay analysis"
Minnesota Department of Commerce
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated loan license required from the commissioner for loans within the Chapter 56 threshold (Minn. Stat. § 56.01)
Source says: "without first obtaining a license from the commissioner, no person shall engage in the business of making loans of money"
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 Wolf Lake 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 Wolf Lake is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Wolf Lake?
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 Wolf Lake?
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 Wolf Lake 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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