Personal loans in Redwood Falls, MN

The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 0.9% decline in Redwood Falls. With roughly 5,059 residents, Redwood Falls is a small town, and the lending rules its borrowers live under are written in Minnesota, not by the city.

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

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By population, Redwood Falls sits at 151st in Minnesota, with an estimated 5,059 residents. The nearest larger city is Marshall, MN about 35 miles away. A lender that serves Redwood Falls operates under Minnesota lending statutes and a Minnesota supervisor. For a community of about 5,059, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing.

What the Census records for Redwood Falls

Most of what governs a Redwood Falls loan is written in Minnesota law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

How a Redwood Falls personal loan is priced

Most loans made to Redwood Falls's 5,059 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Redwood Falls. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Redwood Falls loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Redwood Falls on the map

Redwood Falls covers about 5.3 square miles of land, with 0.12 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). That land carries about 958 people per square mile. The largest place in Minnesota, Minneapolis, lies about 94 miles away. Redwood Falls has 7 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 88 smaller Census places.

How Redwood Falls compares across Minnesota

Set beside Minnesota's 853 places, Redwood Falls ranks 151st by population and holds about 0.1% of the state total. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 449th of 853 Minnesota places, putting it near the 47th percentile for growth. At about 958 people per square mile, Redwood Falls is the 282nd most densely settled place in Minnesota. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 44 residents.

How Minnesota law applies in Redwood Falls

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Minnesota, and so for Redwood Falls's roughly 5,059 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
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

What is available to Redwood Falls borrowers

Redwood Falls is a moderately settled community of about 5,059 people, with 7 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. What is available to Redwood Falls's 5,059 borrowers is set by Minnesota licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Marshall, MN about 35 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 Redwood Falls 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 Redwood Falls is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Redwood Falls?
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 Redwood Falls?
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 Redwood Falls 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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