Personal loans in Mooreton, ND

The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 1.1% decline in Mooreton. The roughly 173 people who live in Mooreton borrow under North Dakota rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. Mooreton is home to roughly 173 people and stands 171st by size out of 355 Census places in North Dakota. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Wyndmere, ND about 12 miles away. For the 173 people in Mooreton, North Dakota runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Mooreton.

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.

Mooreton: the sourced local profile

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

A practical checklist for Mooreton borrowers

Before you apply in Mooreton, a community of about 173, work through these steps:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Verify the lender's North Dakota licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  6. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  7. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.

The process is identical across North Dakota; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Mooreton holds 173 people.

The anatomy of a Mooreton personal loan

With roughly 173 residents, Mooreton is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Mooreton's rank of 171st in North Dakota: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Shortening the term on a Mooreton loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Borrowing reach in Mooreton

Mooreton is moderately settled, with about 648 people per square mile and 46 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Mooreton has a local branch or not, a North Dakota-licensed lender can serve its 173 people online on the same terms. The nearest bigger place is Wyndmere, ND about 12 miles away.

How North Dakota law applies in Mooreton

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in North Dakota, and so for Mooreton's roughly 173 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
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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)Formula ceiling: 6-month U.S. Treasury bill average + 5.5 percentage points, never less than 7%; NDDFI-published rate for September 2026: 9.204%.
Source says: "The rate is equal to five and one-half percent (5.5%) higher than the current cost of money" and "the maximum allowable interest rate ceiling may not be less than seven (7) percent" (NDDFI Usury Rate page; September 2026 rate 9.204%).
North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16

Mooreton against the rest of North Dakota

Among North Dakota's 355 places, Mooreton sits at 171st for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Mooreton stands 123rd among North Dakota's 355 places — roughly the 65th percentile. At about 648 people per square mile, Mooreton is the 105th most densely settled place in North Dakota. In land area, Mooreton ranks 276th among North Dakota's 355 places.

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