Personal loans in Upham, ND

A lender that serves Upham operates under North Dakota lending statutes and a North Dakota supervisor. Upham, North Dakota — home to about 130 people — is a small community, so the terms you are offered follow North Dakota law rather than any local rule. The Census estimates 130 residents in Upham, which ranks it 194th of 355 places in North Dakota. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 4.4%. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Upham. A larger market lies at Willow City, ND about 20 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.

Where Upham stands

Read the local figures below as context; read the sourced North Dakota table as the rulebook a lender here must follow.

Where Upham sits in North Dakota

Within North Dakota, Upham holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 194th-largest share among 355 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Upham ranks 316th of 355 in North Dakota (about the 11th percentile). At about 419 people per square mile, Upham is the 158th most densely settled place in North Dakota. In land area, Upham ranks 252nd among North Dakota's 355 places.

Getting a loan in Upham

With about 419 residents per square mile, Upham is lightly settled, and 20 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. A North Dakota licence lets a lender serve Upham without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 130 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Willow City, ND about 20 miles away.

Upham: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.3 square miles of land within Upham, with no significant water area listed. With 130 residents, the land area yields roughly 419 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Fargo, the distance is roughly 217 miles. Within 50 miles of Upham there are 20 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 55 larger places.

Steps to take before a Upham loan

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Upham, home to about 130 people:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a North Dakota licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  6. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  7. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.

What differs between Upham and the rest of North Dakota is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 130 people here.

North Dakota consumer-lending rules applied in Upham

North Dakota has no separate rate rule for Upham; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 130 people.

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
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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)Formula ceiling: 6-month U.S. Treasury bill average + 5.5 percentage points, never less than 7%; NDDFI-published rate for September 2026: 9.204%.
Source says: "The rate is equal to five and one-half percent (5.5%) higher than the current cost of money" and "the maximum allowable interest rate ceiling may not be less than seven (7) percent" (NDDFI Usury Rate page; September 2026 rate 9.204%).
North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
as of 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.

Common questions

What are my options in Upham 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 Upham is the same as anywhere in North Dakota.
What loan size can I expect in Upham?
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 Upham?
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 Upham 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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