Personal loans in Beulah, ND

Beulah is one of 355 Census places in North Dakota; its 3,034 residents put it at 17th. Personal loans in Beulah are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 3,034 population.

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.

Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Beulah. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Beulah are all set at the North Dakota level. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Beulah down by about 0.8%. The nearest larger metro is Mandan, ND about 51 miles away.

What the Census records for Beulah

The figures below are Beulah's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the North Dakota rules.

Getting a loan in Beulah

At roughly 1,242 people per square mile, Beulah is moderately settled; 0 larger places lie within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Beulah's 3,034 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Mandan, ND about 51 miles away.

Where Beulah sits

The Census Gazetteer records 2.4 square miles of land and 0.03 square miles of water within Beulah. With 3,034 residents, the land area yields roughly 1,242 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Fargo, is roughly 234 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Beulah takes in 0 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 28 smaller Census places.

How a Beulah personal loan is priced

A Beulah personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 3,034 residents. Two numbers drive a Beulah loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. Shortening the term on a Beulah loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

What to do before borrowing in Beulah

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Beulah (3,034 residents):

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a North Dakota licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  6. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  7. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.

The process is identical across North Dakota; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Beulah holds 3,034 people.

Which North Dakota laws govern a loan in Beulah

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in North Dakota, and so for Beulah's roughly 3,034 residents.

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

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