Little Canada at a glance
- Population: roughly 10,297 people; 99th of 853 places in Minnesota (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 10,819 people at the 2020 Census, the baseline for the trend below (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: roughly 4.8% fewer residents than at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Minnesota places: 99th in population of 853 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: larger than about 88% of the Census places in Minnesota (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: it sits at 45.0233, -93.0837 in the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities: Vadnais Heights, MN (3 mi); Maplewood, MN (3 mi); Roseville, MN (3 mi); North St. Paul, MN (4 mi); White Bear Lake, MN (5 mi); US Census Bureau population estimates.
- Smaller places nearby: Gem Lake, MN (3 mi); Falcon Heights, MN (5 mi); Arden Hills, MN (5 mi), per US Census Bureau estimates.
What a personal loan costs in Little Canada
The defining feature of a personal loan is the fixed installment: the same payment every month until the term ends.
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.
Stretching the term lowers the monthly payment but raises the total interest you pay, so the smallest payment is not automatically the cheapest loan.
Work out the payment you can comfortably carry each month first, then borrow no more than that figure supports.
Minnesota lending rules that apply in Little Canada
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Minnesota, and therefore in Little Canada.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Little Canada
A few practical steps will make the process in Little Canada 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.