Personal loans in Wabasso, MN

The Census estimates 728 residents in Wabasso, which ranks it 408th of 853 places in Minnesota. Wabasso is a small community in Minnesota, with an estimated 728 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook.

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.

Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Wabasso. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Wabasso are all set at the Minnesota level. Wabasso lost roughly 1.0% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. The nearest larger metro is Lamberton, MN about 12 miles away.

Where Wabasso stands

Two layers matter for a Wabasso borrower: the local population picture and Minnesota's consumer-lending statutes.

Inside a Wabasso personal loan

Most loans made to Wabasso's 728 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 Wabasso. The term you choose in Wabasso decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

What Minnesota law requires in Wabasso

This table holds the Minnesota rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Wabasso's 728 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
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed; APR capped at 36%, or up to 50% with an ability-to-repay analysis (Minn. Stat. §§ 47.60, 47.601, 47.603)
Source says: "The cap on that annual percentage rate is set at either 36%, or up to 50% if the lender conducts an ability to repay analysis"
Minnesota Department of Commerce
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

Wabasso against the rest of Minnesota

Set beside Minnesota's 853 places, Wabasso ranks 408th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Wabasso ranks 465th of 853 in Minnesota (about the 45th percentile). Its roughly 856 residents per square mile place it 327th among Minnesota's places. Within 50 miles sit 67 smaller Census places, alongside the 31 that are larger.

Land, water and location for Wabasso

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.8 square miles of land within Wabasso, with no significant water area listed. Spread across it are roughly 856 residents per square mile. Minneapolis, the largest place in Minnesota, is about 105 miles from Wabasso. Wabasso has 31 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 67 smaller Census places.

The Wabasso borrowing checklist

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Wabasso, home to about 728 people:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Minnesota regulator's licence list.
  5. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.
  6. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  7. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.

In Wabasso as elsewhere in Minnesota, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 728 residents.

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