Personal loans in Richardton, ND

The Census estimates 671 residents in Richardton, which ranks it 78th of 355 places in North Dakota. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in Richardton at about 2.9%.

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.

Personal loans in Richardton are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 671 population. State law, rather than federal rules alone, supplies the rate caps and licensing rules that reach Richardton's 671 residents. For a community of about 671, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. The closest larger place is Hebron, ND about 14 miles away.

The Richardton data picture

Here is the sourced Census picture for Richardton, plus the North Dakota lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

Lender access in Richardton

Richardton is lightly settled, with about 303 people per square mile and 9 larger places within 50 miles. A North Dakota licence lets a lender serve Richardton without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 671 residents are offered. For a larger market, the closest option is Hebron, ND about 14 miles away.

North Dakota rules behind a Richardton personal loan

Below are the North Dakota rules that apply to a loan made in Richardton, each with the regulator that issued it.

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
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
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

Richardton on the map

The Census Gazetteer records about 2.2 square miles of land within Richardton, with no significant water area listed. The resulting density is about 303 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Fargo, the distance is roughly 260 miles. A 50-mile radius around Richardton takes in 9 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 37th of 355 North Dakota places.

Where Richardton sits in North Dakota

Set beside North Dakota's 355 places, Richardton ranks 78th by population and holds about 0.1% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Richardton stands 246th among North Dakota's 355 places — roughly the 31th percentile. At about 303 people per square mile, Richardton is the 194th most densely settled place in North Dakota. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 20 residents.

Inside a Richardton personal loan

Most loans made to Richardton's 671 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. A lender serving Richardton's 671 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Richardton loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

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