Personal loans in Florence, MN

The Census estimates 25 residents in Florence, which ranks it 846th of 853 places in Minnesota. Florence counts about 25 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Minnesota law does the governing.

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.

Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Florence. Consumer lending that reaches Florence's 25 residents is governed by Minnesota statute; no city ordinance changes it. Florence's population was effectively unchanged from the 2020 count to the 2023 estimate. A larger market lies at Ruthton, MN about 5 miles away.

The Florence data picture

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

The state rulebook for Florence

Below are the Minnesota rules that apply to a loan made in Florence, each with the regulator that issued it.

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

How Florence compares across Minnesota

Within Minnesota, Florence holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 846th-largest share among 853 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Florence ranks 353rd of 853 in Minnesota (about the 59th percentile). Its roughly 231 residents per square mile place it 658th among Minnesota's places. By land area, its 0.1 square miles rank 848th of 853 places in Minnesota.

Land, water and location for Florence

Florence's land area is roughly 0.1 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. With 25 residents, the land area yields roughly 231 people per square mile. The largest place in Minnesota, Minneapolis, lies about 146 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 100 larger communities surround Florence. By land area it ranks 848th of 853 Minnesota places.

Getting a loan in Florence

Florence is lightly settled, with about 231 people per square mile and 100 larger places within 50 miles. A Minnesota licence lets a lender serve Florence without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 25 residents are offered. For a larger market, the closest option is Ruthton, MN about 5 miles away.

Inside a Florence personal loan

With roughly 25 residents, Florence is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Two numbers drive a Florence loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. The term you choose in Florence decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

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