Personal loans in Lisbon, ND

Lisbon, North Dakota — home to about 2,173 people — is a small community, so the terms you are offered follow North Dakota law rather than any local rule.

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.

From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 1.3%. Lisbon ranks 23rd of 355 places in North Dakota, with a population near 2,173. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Lisbon lender. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Lisbon are all set at the North Dakota level. The nearest larger city is Valley City, ND about 37 miles away.

What the Census records for Lisbon

Most of what governs a Lisbon loan is written in North Dakota law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

Lisbon in state context

Among North Dakota's 355 places, Lisbon sits at 23rd for population, a share of roughly 0.4% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Lisbon stands 135th among North Dakota's 355 places — roughly the 62th percentile. At about 948 people per square mile, Lisbon is the 59th most densely settled place in North Dakota. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 29 residents.

The geography behind Lisbon

The Census Gazetteer records about 2.3 square miles of land within Lisbon, with no significant water area listed. That land carries about 948 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Fargo, is roughly 50 miles away. Within 50 miles of Lisbon there are 4 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 18 larger places.

North Dakota consumer-lending rules applied in Lisbon

When North Dakota does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Lisbon is bound by the same rules.

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
Payday lending statusLegal for licensed deferred presentment service providers; fee capped at 20% of amount advanced; max $500 per transaction; $600 aggregate outstanding per customer.
Source says: "A licensee may charge a fee for the deferred presentment service, not to exceed twenty percent of the amount paid to the customer" (N.D.C.C. 13-08-12); "may not disburse more than five hundred dollars to the customer in a deferred presentment service transaction" (13-08-12.3).
North Dakota Legislative Branch
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

Borrowing reach in Lisbon

With about 948 residents per square mile, Lisbon is moderately settled, and 4 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to Lisbon's 2,173 borrowers is set by North Dakota licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Valley City, ND about 37 miles away.

What shapes a Lisbon personal loan

A Lisbon personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 2,173 residents. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Lisbon's rank of 23rd in North Dakota: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Lisbon loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

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