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Personal loans in Pettibone, ND

A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Pettibone down by about 1.7%. An estimated 58 people make their home in Pettibone, a figure that ranks 268th in North Dakota. For a borrower among the roughly 58 residents of Pettibone, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Pettibone. When North Dakota caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Pettibone as from the rest of the state. The closest larger city is Tappen, ND about 18 miles away.

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

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Pettibone: the sourced local profile

The figures below are Pettibone's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the North Dakota rules.

Where Pettibone sits in North Dakota

Among North Dakota's 355 places, Pettibone sits at 268th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Pettibone stands 162nd among North Dakota's 355 places — roughly the 54th percentile. Its roughly 319 residents per square mile place it 187th among North Dakota's places. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 1 residents.

Pettibone on the map

Pettibone's land area is roughly 0.2 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 319 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Fargo, is roughly 128 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 21 larger communities surround Pettibone. The 100-mile radius contains 115 larger places.

The state rulebook for Pettibone

This table holds the North Dakota rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Pettibone's 58 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
Payday lending statusLegal for licensed deferred presentment service providers; fee capped at 20% of amount advanced; max $500 per transaction; $600 aggregate outstanding per customer.
Source says: "A licensee may charge a fee for the deferred presentment service, not to exceed twenty percent of the amount paid to the customer" (N.D.C.C. 13-08-12); "may not disburse more than five hundred dollars to the customer in a deferred presentment service transaction" (13-08-12.3).		North Dakota Legislative Branch
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingMoney broker license required to engage in money brokering (arranging/providing loans); issued by the commissioner of financial institutions.
Source says: "may not engage in money brokering in the state of North Dakota without a money broker license issued by the commissioner" (N.D.C.C. 13-04.1-02).		North Dakota Legislative Branch
as of 2026-09-16

How personal loans work in Pettibone

Pettibone is a small community of about 58 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Pettibone's rank of 268th in North Dakota: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Pettibone loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Borrowing reach in Pettibone

At roughly 319 people per square mile, Pettibone is lightly settled; 21 larger places lie within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in North Dakota reach Pettibone's 58 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is Tappen, ND about 18 miles away.

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