Personal loans in Hermantown, MN

From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 0.2%. An estimated 10,202 people make their home in Hermantown, a figure that ranks 101st in Minnesota.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Hermantown is a small town of about 10,202 residents, and a personal loan taken out here is governed by Minnesota statute. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Hermantown. For the 10,202 people in Hermantown, Minnesota runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. The nearest larger metro is Duluth, MN about 5 miles away.

Borrowing in Hermantown: the local picture

Hermantown is a small town; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Getting a loan in Hermantown

At roughly 297 people per square mile, Hermantown is lightly settled; 3 larger places lie within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Hermantown's 10,202 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest larger city, Duluth, MN about 5 miles away.

What Minnesota law requires in Hermantown

Below are the Minnesota rules that apply to a loan made in Hermantown, 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
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

Hermantown: area, density and distance

Inside Hermantown's boundaries lie roughly 34.4 square miles of land and 0.02 square miles of water. That land carries about 297 people per square mile. The largest place in Minnesota, Minneapolis, lies about 136 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Hermantown takes in 3 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 8 larger places.

How Hermantown compares across Minnesota

Hermantown is the 101st-largest of 853 Census places in Minnesota and contains about 0.2% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Hermantown ranks 366th of 853 in Minnesota (about the 57th percentile). Its roughly 297 residents per square mile place it 616th among Minnesota's places. By land area, its 34.4 square miles rank 23rd of 853 places in Minnesota.

How a Hermantown personal loan is priced

A Hermantown personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 10,202 residents. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Hermantown can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Hermantown loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

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