Magnolia at a glance
- Population: 190 residents, the 656th-largest of 853 places in Minnesota (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 count put the population at 195 (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: down about 2.6% from the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Minnesota places: 656th of the state's 853 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: roughly 23% of places in Minnesota rank below it by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: the Census Gazetteer places it at 43.6441, -96.0753.
- Nearest larger cities: Luverne, MN (7 mi); Adrian, MN (7 mi); Ellsworth, MN (9 mi); Lismore, MN (10 mi); Rushmore, MN (14 mi) (Census populations, approximate straight-line distance).
- Smaller towns nearby: Kenneth, MN (8 mi); Hardwick, MN (11 mi); Steen, MN (13 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Magnolia
With an installment loan the payment is fixed for the life of the loan, so the schedule is predictable from the first month to the last.
APR, not the simple interest rate, reflects what the loan actually costs once fees are included; the personal loan calculator puts a figure on it.
A lender weighs your credit profile, income and debts when setting the rate, and a longer term lowers the payment at the cost of more interest overall.
Pre-qualification is a good first filter: it shows the rate and amount a lender may offer before you agree to a full application and a hard inquiry.
Minnesota lending rules that apply in Magnolia
The table carries the Minnesota rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Magnolia.
| 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 Magnolia
A few practical steps will make the process in Magnolia less costly:
- 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.