Henderson at a glance
- Population: 975 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate), the 361st-largest of 853 places in Minnesota.
- 2020 Census base: 954 people at the 2020 Census, the baseline for the trend below (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: about 2.2% more residents than the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Minnesota places: 361st-largest of 853 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: ahead of around 58% of Minnesota places in population terms (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 44.5243, -93.9135 (Census Gazetteer, US Census Bureau).
- Nearest larger cities: Le Sueur, MN (4 mi); Belle Plaine, MN (10 mi); Arlington, MN (10 mi); Le Center, MN (13 mi); St. Peter, MN (14 mi); each population is a US Census Bureau estimate.
- Nearest smaller places: Green Isle, MN (12 mi); Heidelberg, MN (14 mi); Cleveland, MN (14 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).
What a personal loan costs in Henderson
Personal loans are installment credit — one lump sum, repaid in equal monthly installments across a fixed term you agree to up front.
Two loans can share an interest rate and still differ in APR once fees are counted, so compare APR; our personal loan calculator shows the difference over the full term.
A longer term reduces what you owe each month and increases the total interest, which is the trade-off to weigh before choosing one.
Pre-qualifying with several lenders takes minutes, uses a soft pull, and gives you real numbers to compare before any hard inquiry.
Minnesota lending rules that apply in Henderson
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Minnesota, and therefore in Henderson.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Henderson
Run through this list before signing anything in Henderson:
- 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.