Personal loans in Manhattan Beach, MN

Manhattan Beach is one of 853 Census places in Minnesota; its 65 residents put it at 804th. Two households in Manhattan Beach with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 65 residents are not the reason.

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.

Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Manhattan Beach's 65 residents. For the 65 people in Manhattan Beach, Minnesota runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Manhattan Beach gained roughly 6.6% in population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. The closest larger place is Fifty Lakes, MN about 2 miles away.

Manhattan Beach: the sourced local profile

Manhattan Beach is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Manhattan Beach against the rest of Minnesota

Manhattan Beach is the 804th-largest of 853 Census places in Minnesota and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Manhattan Beach ranks 51st of 853 in Minnesota (about the 94th percentile). Its roughly 42 residents per square mile place it 825th among Minnesota's places. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 4 residents.

What Minnesota law requires in Manhattan Beach

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

What a Manhattan Beach borrower is actually offered

In Manhattan Beach, a small community of about 65, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Two numbers drive a Manhattan Beach loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. The term you choose in Manhattan Beach decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

A practical checklist for Manhattan Beach borrowers

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Manhattan Beach, home to about 65 people:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Look the lender up in the Minnesota regulator's licence records before you sign.
  5. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.
  6. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  7. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.

What differs between Manhattan Beach and the rest of Minnesota is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 65 people here.

Borrowing reach in Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach is sparsely settled, with about 42 people per square mile and 54 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Manhattan Beach has a local branch or not, a Minnesota-licensed lender can serve its 65 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Fifty Lakes, MN about 2 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 Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Manhattan Beach?
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 Manhattan Beach?
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 Manhattan Beach 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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