Bruno at a glance
- Population: about 86, 771st by size in Minnesota of 853 places (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 85 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: about 1.2% more residents than the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Minnesota places: 771st in population of 853 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it is larger than about 10% of the places in Minnesota (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: mapped at 46.2810, -92.6681 by the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities: Willow River, MN (8 mi); Askov, MN (8 mi); Rutledge, MN (10 mi); Sturgeon Lake, MN (11 mi); Moose Lake, MN (13 mi), each a US Census place with its estimated population.
- Smaller towns nearby: Kerrick, MN (6 mi); Denham, MN (14 mi); McGrath, MN (29 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Bruno
Personal loans are closed-end installment debt, so the monthly payment and the payoff date are known from the start.
The number to compare is the APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in origination fees and other charges; our personal loan calculator will show what a given amount and term would cost.
Choosing a longer term eases the monthly budget but adds interest over the life of the loan; a shorter term costs more per month and less overall.
Before you borrow, decide what the loan is for and whether the monthly payment fits a budget you can already meet without taking on new debt.
Minnesota lending rules that apply in Bruno
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Minnesota, and therefore in Bruno.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Regulated 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 |
| State lending regulator | Minnesota 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 ability-to-repay requirement | Required 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 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 6% per year legal rate of interest; a different rate may be contracted for in writing (Minn. Stat. § 334.01) Source says: "The interest for any legal indebtedness shall be at the rate of $6 upon $100 for a year" | Minnesota Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Legal 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 |
How to compare offers in Bruno
Run through this list before signing anything in Bruno:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Minnesota using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.