Personal loans in Crosby, MN

Crosby ranks 243rd of 853 places in Minnesota, with a population near 2,355. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 0.2%.

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.

A lender serving Crosby holds a Minnesota licence and answers to a Minnesota regulator; no city office is involved for its 2,355 residents. To lend to Crosby's 2,355 residents, a company must hold a Minnesota licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Crosby's 2,355 residents. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Crosslake, MN about 15 miles away.

Where Crosby stands

Here is the sourced Census picture for Crosby, plus the Minnesota lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

What a Crosby borrower is actually offered

In Crosby, a small community of about 2,355, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. A lender serving Crosby's 2,355 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Shortening the term on a Crosby loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Land, water and location for Crosby

The Census Gazetteer records 3.0 square miles of land and 0.77 square miles of water within Crosby. With 2,355 residents, the land area yields roughly 797 people per square mile. The largest place in Minnesota, Minneapolis, lies about 111 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 7 larger communities surround Crosby. Within the same 50 miles lie 46 smaller Census places.

Crosby's place among Minnesota's 853 places

Among Minnesota's 853 places, Crosby sits at 243rd for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Crosby ranks 368th of 853 in Minnesota (about the 57th percentile). By density, at about 797 people per square mile, it ranks 350th in Minnesota. By land area, its 3.0 square miles rank 252nd of 853 places in Minnesota.

The Minnesota lending rules that reach Crosby

When Minnesota does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Crosby is bound by the same rules.

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

Before you apply in Crosby

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Crosby (2,355 residents):

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Verify the lender's Minnesota licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  6. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  7. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.

What differs between Crosby and the rest of Minnesota is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 2,355 people here.

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