Montgomery at a glance
- Population: 3,508 people, the 197th-largest place among Minnesota's 853 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 Census recorded 3,259 residents here (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: a gain of roughly 7.6% between the 2020 count and the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Minnesota places: 197th-largest of 853 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: roughly 77% of places in Minnesota rank below it by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: latitude 44.4451, longitude -93.5798 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities (within 120 miles): New Prague, MN (7 mi); Lonsdale, MN (8 mi); Elko New Market, MN (15 mi); Belle Plaine, MN (15 mi); Jordan, MN (15 mi) (US Census Bureau populations).
- Smaller towns nearby: Heidelberg, MN (4 mi); Le Center, MN (8 mi); Kilkenny, MN (9 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Montgomery
Personal loans are closed-end installment debt, so the monthly payment and the payoff date are known from the start.
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.
A longer repayment period spreads the cost and increases the interest paid, so compare total cost, not just the monthly figure.
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 Montgomery
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Minnesota, and therefore in Montgomery.
| 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 Montgomery
The order below is a sensible way to approach a loan in Montgomery:
- 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.