Personal loans in Des Lacs, ND

If you are weighing a personal loan in Des Lacs, start from the payment you can carry; its 183 residents face the same statewide rules. Des Lacs ranks 168th of 355 places in North Dakota, with a population near 183.

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.

Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in Des Lacs at about 3.2%. State law, not city hall, decides what a lender may do to Des Lacs's roughly 183 residents, and a state regulator supervises it. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Des Lacs's 183 residents are no exception. The next larger city is Burlington, ND about 7 miles away.

Des Lacs by the numbers

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

Des Lacs: area, density and distance

Inside Des Lacs's boundaries lie roughly 0.5 square miles of land and 0.03 square miles of water. That land carries about 340 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Fargo, the distance is roughly 241 miles. Within 50 miles of Des Lacs there are 19 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 57 larger places.

How lenders reach Des Lacs

Des Lacs is a lightly settled community of about 183 people, with 19 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. What is available to Des Lacs's 183 borrowers is set by North Dakota licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Burlington, ND about 7 miles away.

Which North Dakota laws govern a loan in Des Lacs

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Des Lacs: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

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
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
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

Des Lacs in state context

Among North Dakota's 355 places, Des Lacs sits at 168th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Des Lacs stands 266th among North Dakota's 355 places — roughly the 25th percentile. At about 340 people per square mile, Des Lacs is the 182nd most densely settled place in North Dakota. The population moved by about 6 people between 2020 and 2023, a 3.2% shift.

What shapes a Des Lacs personal loan

In Des Lacs, a small community of about 183, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Des Lacs lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Shortening the term on a Des Lacs loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

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