Personal loans in Ogema, MN

From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 2.4%. The first question in Ogema is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 203 people live here under Minnesota lending law.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Ogema ranks 651st of 853 places in Minnesota, with a population near 203. The closest larger city is Waubun, MN about 6 miles away. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Ogema are all set at the Minnesota level. Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a Ogema loan.

Ogema: population, trend and location

What follows is Ogema's place in the Census record, alongside the Minnesota rules that govern a personal loan made here.

The geography behind Ogema

The Census Gazetteer records 1.2 square miles of land and 0.05 square miles of water within Ogema. With 203 residents, the land area yields roughly 175 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Minneapolis, is roughly 195 miles away. Ogema has 38 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 28 smaller Census places.

What Minnesota law requires in Ogema

Every row below records a Minnesota rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Ogema lender must follow.

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

Ogema in state context

Against Minnesota's other places, Ogema accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 651st of 853 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 670th of 853 Minnesota places, putting it near the 21th percentile for growth. Its roughly 175 residents per square mile place it 695th among Minnesota's places. By land area, its 1.2 square miles rank 462nd of 853 places in Minnesota.

How lenders reach Ogema

With about 175 residents per square mile, Ogema is lightly settled, and 38 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Ogema has a local branch or not, a Minnesota-licensed lender can serve its 203 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Waubun, MN about 6 miles away.

What shapes a Ogema personal loan

Ogema is a small community of about 203 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Ogema can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Ogema loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

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