Taunton at a glance
- Population: roughly 132 people; 716th of 853 places in Minnesota (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 136 people counted in the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: about 2.9% below the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Minnesota places: 716th by size among 853 communities (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: roughly 16% of Minnesota's places have fewer residents (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 44.5942 latitude, -96.0629 longitude (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Minneota, MN (5 mi); Porter, MN (6 mi); Ghent, MN (10 mi); Ivanhoe, MN (13 mi); Canby, MN (13 mi); each population is a US Census Bureau estimate.
- Nearest smaller communities: St. Leo, MN (9 mi); Arco, MN (16 mi); Hazel Run, MN (20 mi) (Census populations).
What a personal loan costs in Taunton
A personal loan is an installment loan: you receive a lump sum and repay it in fixed monthly payments over a set term, usually two to seven years.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our 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.
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 Taunton
The table carries the Minnesota rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Taunton.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Taunton
Run through this list before signing anything in Taunton:
- 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.