Broadview at a glance
- Population: roughly 138 people; 116th of 127 places in Montana (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 140 people (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: roughly 1.4% fewer residents than at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Montana places: 116th in population of 127 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: larger than about 9% of the Census places in Montana (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 46.0988, -108.8789 (Census Gazetteer, US Census Bureau).
- Nearest larger cities: Lavina, MT (14 mi); Ryegate, MT (23 mi); Billings, MT (27 mi); Roundup, MT (29 mi); Laurel, MT (30 mi) — straight-line distances, US Census Bureau populations.
- Nearest smaller towns: Judith Gap, MT (58 mi); Grass Range, MT (64 mi); Bearcreek, MT (66 mi) — US Census Bureau populations.
What a personal loan costs in Broadview
Most personal loans are unsecured, meaning no collateral is pledged, and they are repaid in equal installments over a fixed term.
The number to compare is the APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in origination fees and other charges; our personal loan calculator will show what a given amount and term would cost.
Because interest accrues for longer, a longer term means a lower installment and a higher total cost — decide which matters more to you.
A payment that strains the budget is a warning sign; a smaller loan or a little more saving time is the safer route.
Montana lending rules that apply in Broadview
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Montana, and therefore in Broadview.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payday lending status | Legal; deferred deposit lenders must be licensed; fee capped at 36% per annum Source says: "A licensee may not charge a fee for making or carrying each deferred deposit loan authorized by this part that exceeds 36% per annum" | Montana Legislative Services Division (Montana Code Annotated) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer loan license required under the Montana Consumer Loan Act (32-5-101); licensing through NMLS Source says: "A consumer loan license is needed to engage in business as defined in the Montana Consumer Loan Act" | Montana Department of Administration, Division of Banking and Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions (BFID), Department of Administration Source says: "The Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions (Division) does all of its licensing through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS)." | Montana Department of Administration, Division of Banking and Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16 |
| Deferred deposit loan license requirement (MCA 31-1-705) | A person may not engage in or offer to engage in the business of making deferred deposit loans unless licensed by the department Source says: "A person may not engage in or offer to engage in the business of making deferred deposit loans unless licensed by the department." | Montana Legislative Services Division (Montana Code Annotated) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | Greater of 15% or prime rate + 6 percentage points per year (written agreement); regulated lenders exempt Source says: "Parties may agree in writing to the payment of any rate of interest that does not exceed the greater of 15%" | Montana Legislative Services Division (Montana Code Annotated) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Broadview
The order below is a sensible way to approach a loan in Broadview:
- 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 Montana using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.