Personal loans in Odessa, MN

About 104 people live in Odessa, placing it 751st of 853 Census places in Minnesota. Odessa's population held flat through the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Odessa is a small community in Minnesota, with an estimated 104 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. State law, rather than federal rules alone, supplies the rate caps and licensing rules that reach Odessa's 104 residents. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Odessa. For a bigger market, look to Ortonville, MN about 6 miles away.

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.

Borrowing in Odessa: the local picture

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

How personal loans work in Odessa

Odessa is a small community of about 104 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. A lender serving Odessa's 104 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Odessa loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

How Odessa compares across Minnesota

Within Minnesota, Odessa holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 751st-largest share among 853 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Odessa stands 333rd among Minnesota's 853 places — roughly the 61th percentile. Its roughly 108 residents per square mile place it 758th among Minnesota's places. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 0 residents.

The geography behind Odessa

Inside Odessa's boundaries lie about 1.0 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. Spread across it are roughly 108 residents per square mile. The largest place in Minnesota, Minneapolis, lies about 151 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 56 larger communities surround Odessa. The 100-mile radius contains 254 larger places.

What Minnesota law requires in Odessa

These are Minnesota's sourced lending facts as they reach Odessa's 104 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

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
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
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed; APR capped at 36%, or up to 50% with an ability-to-repay analysis (Minn. Stat. §§ 47.60, 47.601, 47.603)
Source says: "The cap on that annual percentage rate is set at either 36%, or up to 50% if the lender conducts an ability to repay analysis"
Minnesota Department of Commerce
as of 2026-09-16

Getting a loan in Odessa

Odessa is lightly settled, with about 108 people per square mile and 56 larger places within 50 miles. A Minnesota licence lets a lender serve Odessa without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 104 residents are offered. For a larger market, the closest option is Ortonville, MN about 6 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 Odessa 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 Odessa is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Odessa?
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 Odessa?
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 Odessa 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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