Personal loans in Clifford, ND

With roughly 29 residents, Clifford is a small community, and the lending rules its borrowers live under are written in North Dakota, not by the city. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Clifford loan. Clifford is home to roughly 29 people and stands 311th by size out of 355 Census places in North Dakota. Which products a lender may offer to Clifford's 29 residents follows from the North Dakota consumer-lending framework. Between the 2020 Census base and the 2023 estimate, Clifford's population barely changed. The nearest larger city is Galesburg, ND about 5 miles away.

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

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Clifford: the sourced local profile

Clifford is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Inside a Clifford personal loan

Most loans made to Clifford's 29 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Two numbers drive a Clifford loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. Shortening the term on a Clifford loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

What to do before borrowing in Clifford

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Clifford (29 residents):

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Verify the lender's North Dakota licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  6. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  7. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.

The process is identical across North Dakota; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Clifford holds 29 people.

Clifford against the rest of North Dakota

Clifford is the 311th-largest of 355 Census places in North Dakota and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Clifford stands 63rd among North Dakota's 355 places — roughly the 82th percentile. Its roughly 206 residents per square mile place it 244th among North Dakota's places. The population moved by about 0 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.0% shift.

Lender access in Clifford

At roughly 206 people per square mile, Clifford is lightly settled; 65 larger places lie within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in North Dakota reach Clifford's 29 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Galesburg, ND about 5 miles away.

Which North Dakota laws govern a loan in Clifford

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in North Dakota, and so for Clifford's roughly 29 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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)Formula ceiling: 6-month U.S. Treasury bill average + 5.5 percentage points, never less than 7%; NDDFI-published rate for September 2026: 9.204%.
Source says: "The rate is equal to five and one-half percent (5.5%) higher than the current cost of money" and "the maximum allowable interest rate ceiling may not be less than seven (7) percent" (NDDFI Usury Rate page; September 2026 rate 9.204%).
North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal for licensed deferred presentment service providers; fee capped at 20% of amount advanced; max $500 per transaction; $600 aggregate outstanding per customer.
Source says: "A licensee may charge a fee for the deferred presentment service, not to exceed twenty percent of the amount paid to the customer" (N.D.C.C. 13-08-12); "may not disburse more than five hundred dollars to the customer in a deferred presentment service transaction" (13-08-12.3).
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 Clifford 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 Clifford is the same as anywhere in North Dakota.
What loan size can I expect in Clifford?
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 Clifford?
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 Clifford 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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