Montevideo at a glance
- Population: 5,235 people, the 147th-largest place among Minnesota's 853 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 Census recorded 5,401 residents here (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: down about 3.1% from the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Minnesota places: 147th out of 853 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it exceeds roughly 83% of Minnesota's Census places by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: it sits at 44.9502, -95.7154 in the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities: Willmar, MN (34 mi); Marshall, MN (35 mi); Litchfield, MN (59 mi); Hutchinson, MN (66 mi); Alexandria, MN (66 mi); each population is a US Census Bureau estimate.
- Nearest smaller towns: Watson, MN (6 mi); Boyd, MN (11 mi); Clarkfield, MN (12 mi) — US Census Bureau populations.
What a personal loan costs in Montevideo
Personal loans are installment credit — one lump sum, repaid in equal monthly installments across a fixed term you agree to up front.
Compare offers on APR rather than the headline rate — the APR includes most fees, and you can model the total with our personal loan calculator.
Lenders weigh your credit history, income and debts when they set the rate, and the term you choose then determines how that rate compounds into total cost.
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 Montevideo
The table carries the Minnesota rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Montevideo.
| 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 Montevideo
Before you commit to a personal loan in Montevideo, work through these steps:
- 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.