Personal loans in Hampden, ND

A lender that serves Hampden operates under North Dakota lending statutes and a North Dakota supervisor. In Hampden, one of 355 Census places in North Dakota, 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.

The Census estimates 27 residents in Hampden, which ranks it 315th of 355 places in North Dakota. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in Hampden at about 3.6%. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Hampden lender. The nearest larger metro is Alsen, ND about 7 miles away.

What the Census records for Hampden

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

Hampden: area, density and distance

Inside Hampden's boundaries lie about 0.2 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. The resulting density is about 157 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Fargo, is roughly 144 miles away. Within 50 miles of Hampden there are 36 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 118 larger places.

Steps to take before a Hampden loan

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Hampden (27 residents):

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the North Dakota regulator's licence list.
  5. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  6. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  7. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.

What differs between Hampden and the rest of North Dakota is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 27 people here.

What shapes a Hampden personal loan

Most loans made to Hampden's 27 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Hampden's rank of 315th in North Dakota: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. The term you choose in Hampden decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

How Hampden compares across North Dakota

Hampden is the 315th-largest of 355 Census places in North Dakota and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Hampden ranks 285th of 355 in North Dakota (about the 20th percentile). At about 157 people per square mile, Hampden is the 268th most densely settled place in North Dakota. The population moved by about 1 people between 2020 and 2023, a 3.6% shift.

North Dakota rules behind a Hampden personal loan

This table holds the North Dakota rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Hampden's 27 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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingMoney broker license required to engage in money brokering (arranging/providing loans); issued by the commissioner of financial institutions.
Source says: "may not engage in money brokering in the state of North Dakota without a money broker license issued by the commissioner" (N.D.C.C. 13-04.1-02).
North Dakota Legislative Branch
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

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