Personal loans in Warroad, MN

For a borrower among the roughly 1,959 residents of Warroad, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. Warroad is one of 853 Census places in Minnesota; its 1,959 residents put it at 267th.

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.

Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Warroad. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 7.2%. A lender that serves Warroad operates under Minnesota lending statutes and a Minnesota supervisor. The closest larger place is Roseau, MN about 20 miles away.

Warroad: population, trend and location

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Minnesota rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

Minnesota rules behind a Warroad personal loan

For the roughly 1,959 residents of Warroad, the rules below are Minnesota's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

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

Warroad: area, density and distance

Warroad's land area is about 3.3 square miles; a further 0.11 square miles is water. The resulting density is about 599 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Minneapolis, is roughly 290 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 1 larger communities surround Warroad. By land area it ranks 234th of 853 Minnesota places.

Where Warroad sits in Minnesota

Warroad is the 267th-largest of 853 Census places in Minnesota and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Warroad ranks 43rd of 853 in Minnesota (about the 95th percentile). Its roughly 599 residents per square mile place it 432nd among Minnesota's places. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 131 residents.

How lenders reach Warroad

Warroad is moderately settled, with about 599 people per square mile and 1 larger places within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Warroad's 1,959 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Roseau, MN about 20 miles away.

A practical checklist for Warroad borrowers

Before you apply in Warroad, a community of about 1,959, work through these steps:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Minnesota licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  6. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  7. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.

None of these steps is Warroad-specific: the same Minnesota licensing and disclosure rules reach all 1,959 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 Warroad 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 Warroad is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Warroad?
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 Warroad?
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 Warroad 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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