Personal loans in Denham, MN

Denham is home to roughly 38 people and stands 838th by size out of 853 Census places in Minnesota. In Denham, one of 853 Census places in Minnesota, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate.

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.

Denham added about 5.6% to its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Denham's 38 residents are no exception. Consumer lending that reaches Denham's 38 residents is governed by Minnesota statute; no city ordinance changes it. The closest larger city is Willow River, MN about 6 miles away.

Local context for Denham

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

A practical checklist for Denham borrowers

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Denham, home to about 38 people:

  1. Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Check the Minnesota regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
  6. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  7. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.

What differs between Denham and the rest of Minnesota is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 38 people here.

Denham against the rest of Minnesota

Denham is the 838th-largest of 853 Census places in Minnesota and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 61st of 853 Minnesota places, putting it near the 93th percentile for growth. By density, at about 29 people per square mile, it ranks 842nd in Minnesota. In land area, Denham ranks 431st among Minnesota's 853 places.

Inside a Denham personal loan

A Denham personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 38 residents. A lender serving Denham's 38 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Denham loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

The state rulebook for Denham

When Minnesota does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Denham 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
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 Denham sits

Denham's land area is roughly 1.3 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. That land carries about 29 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Minneapolis, is roughly 98 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 52 larger communities surround Denham. Within the same 50 miles lie 0 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 Denham 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 Denham is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Denham?
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 Denham?
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 Denham 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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