Tamarack at a glance
- Population: 57 people, the 816th-largest place among Minnesota's 853 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 55 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: population rose about 3.6% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Minnesota places: 816th in population of 853 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: larger than about 4% of the Census places in Minnesota (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 46.6530, -93.1250 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Wright, MN (6 mi); McGregor, MN (9 mi); Cromwell, MN (12 mi); Kettle River, MN (16 mi); Palisade, MN (18 mi); US Census Bureau population estimates.
- Nearest smaller communities: Denham, MN (22 mi); McGrath, MN (29 mi); Hillman, MN (58 mi) (Census populations).
What a personal loan costs in Tamarack
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 is the figure that lets you compare like with like, since it wraps fees into the rate; run your own numbers with the personal loan calculator.
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 Tamarack
Each row below is a Minnesota rule with its publisher and the date it was retrieved.
| 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 Tamarack
Here is a short checklist for comparing personal loans in Tamarack:
- 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.