Personal loans in McGrath, MN

A lender serving McGrath holds a Minnesota licence and answers to a Minnesota regulator; no city office is involved for its 43 residents. With 43 residents, McGrath outranks about 2% of the communities in Minnesota.

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.

A larger market lies at Isle, MN about 11 miles away. McGrath's population was effectively unchanged from the 2020 count to the 2023 estimate. For the 43 people in McGrath, Minnesota runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a McGrath loan.

Local context for McGrath

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

The state rulebook for McGrath

This table holds the Minnesota rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to McGrath's 43 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

How McGrath compares across Minnesota

McGrath is the 834th-largest of 853 Census places in Minnesota and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, McGrath stands 349th among Minnesota's 853 places — roughly the 59th percentile. At about 116 people per square mile, McGrath is the 749th most densely settled place in Minnesota. The population moved by about 0 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.0% shift.

Getting a loan in McGrath

McGrath is a lightly settled community of about 43 people, with 60 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. A Minnesota licence lets a lender serve McGrath without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 43 residents are offered. The nearest bigger place is Isle, MN about 11 miles away.

Inside a McGrath personal loan

A McGrath personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 43 residents. The APR tracks your credit score rather than McGrath's rank of 834th in Minnesota: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a McGrath loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Before you apply in McGrath

Complete these steps first when you borrow in McGrath (43 residents):

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Confirm the Minnesota licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  6. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  7. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.

What differs between McGrath and the rest of Minnesota is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 43 people here.

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