Eagle Lake at a glance
- Population: a Census-estimated 3,251, placing it 205th among Minnesota's 853 places (Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 3,277 residents in the 2020 Census, per the US Census Bureau.
- 2020 to 2023 change: population fell about 0.8% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Minnesota places: 205th-largest of 853 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: roughly 76% of Minnesota's places have fewer residents (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: it sits at 44.1635, -93.8820 in the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities: Mankato, MN (5 mi); North Mankato, MN (8 mi); St. Peter, MN (12 mi); Waseca, MN (20 mi); Le Sueur, MN (21 mi); each population is a US Census Bureau estimate.
- Smaller towns nearby: Madison Lake, MN (4 mi); St. Clair, MN (6 mi); Skyline, MN (8 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Eagle Lake
A personal loan is structured as an installment plan, with a set number of monthly payments and a fixed amount due each time.
The APR is the comparable price of a loan since it folds in fees; model any offer with the personal loan calculator first.
A longer term reduces what you owe each month and increases the total interest, which is the trade-off to weigh before choosing one.
Most lenders offer pre-qualification with a soft credit pull, so you can see an estimated rate and amount without affecting your credit score.
Minnesota lending rules that apply in Eagle Lake
The table carries the Minnesota rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Eagle Lake.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Eagle Lake
Before you share your details with a lender in Eagle Lake:
- 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.