Personal loans in Elliott, ND

The roughly 22 people who live in Elliott borrow under North Dakota rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. Roughly 22 residents live in Elliott, the 322nd-largest community in North Dakota.

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.

Over 2020 to 2023, Elliott recorded almost no population movement. Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a Elliott loan. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Lisbon, ND about 7 miles away. For the 22 people in Elliott, North Dakota runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply.

Local context for Elliott

What follows is Elliott's place in the Census record, alongside the North Dakota rules that govern a personal loan made here.

The state rulebook for Elliott

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in North Dakota, and so for Elliott's roughly 22 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
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

Elliott: area, density and distance

Elliott's land area is roughly 0.2 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. Spread across it are roughly 144 residents per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Fargo, the distance is roughly 57 miles. A 50-mile radius around Elliott takes in 51 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 2 smaller Census places.

Lender access in Elliott

With about 144 residents per square mile, Elliott is lightly settled, and 51 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in North Dakota reach Elliott's 22 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is Lisbon, ND about 7 miles away.

The anatomy of a Elliott personal loan

Elliott is a small community of about 22 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Two numbers drive a Elliott loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. Shortening the term on a Elliott loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Before you apply in Elliott

Before you apply in Elliott, a community of about 22, work through these steps:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a North Dakota licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  6. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  7. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.

None of these steps is Elliott-specific: the same North Dakota licensing and disclosure rules reach all 22 residents.

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