Personal loans in Worthington, MN

The roughly 13,614 people who live in Worthington borrow under Minnesota rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. With an estimated 13,614 residents, Worthington is the 86th-largest of 853 places in Minnesota.

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.

The trend for Worthington between 2020 and 2023 is downward by roughly 2.3%. When Minnesota caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Worthington as from the rest of the state. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Worthington. A larger market lies at Sioux Falls, SD about 57 miles away.

Worthington: the sourced local profile

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Minnesota rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

Worthington's place among Minnesota's 853 places

Against Minnesota's other places, Worthington accounts for about 0.3% of the state's population and ranks 86th of 853 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Worthington ranks 662nd of 853 in Minnesota (about the 22th percentile). At about 1,712 people per square mile, Worthington is the 107th most densely settled place in Minnesota. Within 50 miles sit 120 smaller Census places, alongside the 0 that are larger.

What a Worthington borrower is actually offered

A Worthington personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 13,614 residents. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Worthington. The term you choose in Worthington decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Which Minnesota laws govern a loan in Worthington

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Minnesota, and so for Worthington's roughly 13,614 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
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
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

How lenders reach Worthington

Worthington is moderately settled, with about 1,712 people per square mile and 0 larger places within 50 miles. What is available to Worthington's 13,614 borrowers is set by Minnesota licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest bigger place is Sioux Falls, SD about 57 miles away.

Land, water and location for Worthington

Worthington covers about 8.0 square miles of land, with 1.39 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). With 13,614 residents, the land area yields roughly 1,712 people per square mile. The largest place in Minnesota, Minneapolis, lies about 148 miles away. Within 50 miles of Worthington there are 0 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 120 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 Worthington 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 Worthington is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Worthington?
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 Worthington?
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 Worthington 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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