Personal loans in Clontarf, MN

In Clontarf, one of 853 Census places in Minnesota, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. With 128 residents, Clontarf outranks about 15% of the communities in Minnesota. The closest larger place is Benson, MN about 6 miles away. Census data show virtually no population shift in Clontarf between 2020 and 2023. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Clontarf are all set at the Minnesota level. Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a Clontarf loan.

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.

What the Census records for Clontarf

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

A practical checklist for Clontarf borrowers

For Clontarf's roughly 128 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Verify the lender's Minnesota licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  6. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  7. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.

What differs between Clontarf and the rest of Minnesota is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 128 people here.

How a Clontarf personal loan is priced

In Clontarf, a small community of about 128, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Two numbers drive a Clontarf loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Clontarf loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

How Minnesota law applies in Clontarf

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Minnesota, and so for Clontarf's roughly 128 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
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

Where Clontarf sits

The Census Gazetteer records 2.1 square miles of land and 0.04 square miles of water within Clontarf. The resulting density is about 62 people per square mile. Minneapolis, the largest place in Minnesota, is about 121 miles from Clontarf. Within 50 miles of Clontarf there are 71 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 281 larger places.

Clontarf against the rest of Minnesota

Set beside Minnesota's 853 places, Clontarf ranks 723rd by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Clontarf stands 330th among Minnesota's 853 places — roughly the 61th percentile. At about 62 people per square mile, Clontarf is the 808th most densely settled place in Minnesota. By land area, its 2.1 square miles rank 321st of 853 places in Minnesota.

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