Personal loans in Freeport, MN

Roughly 678 residents live in Freeport, the 427th-largest community in Minnesota. In Freeport, one of 853 Census places in Minnesota, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Freeport's 678 residents are no exception. State law, rather than federal rules alone, supplies the rate caps and licensing rules that reach Freeport's 678 residents. Freeport gained roughly 0.3% in population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. The closest larger city is Albany, MN about 6 miles away.

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.

The Freeport data picture

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

Freeport against the rest of Minnesota

Among Minnesota's 853 places, Freeport sits at 427th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Freeport stands 294th among Minnesota's 853 places — roughly the 66th percentile. Its roughly 570 residents per square mile place it 447th among Minnesota's places. Within 50 miles sit 59 smaller Census places, alongside the 46 that are larger.

Which Minnesota laws govern a loan in Freeport

This table holds the Minnesota rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Freeport's 678 residents.

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 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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)6% per year legal rate of interest; a different rate may be contracted for in writing (Minn. Stat. § 334.01)
Source says: "The interest for any legal indebtedness shall be at the rate of $6 upon $100 for a year"
Minnesota Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16

Steps to take before a Freeport loan

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Freeport, home to about 678 people:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Minnesota licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.
  6. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  7. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.

What differs between Freeport and the rest of Minnesota is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 678 people here.

The geography behind Freeport

The Census Gazetteer records about 1.2 square miles of land within Freeport, with no significant water area listed. The resulting density is about 570 people per square mile. Minneapolis, the largest place in Minnesota, is about 84 miles from Freeport. A 50-mile radius around Freeport takes in 46 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 59 smaller Census places.

What is available to Freeport borrowers

Freeport is a moderately settled community of about 678 people, with 46 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Lenders licensed in Minnesota reach Freeport's 678 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is Albany, MN about 6 miles away.

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