Willernie at a glance
- Population: the Census estimates 511 residents, ranking 488th of 853 places in Minnesota (Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 519 people counted in the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: population fell about 1.5% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Minnesota places: 488th out of 853 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: roughly 43% of Minnesota's places have fewer residents (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 45.0537 latitude, -92.9580 longitude (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities within 120 miles: Mahtomedi, MN (1 mi); Birchwood Village, MN (1 mi); White Bear Lake, MN (3 mi); Grant, MN (3 mi); Dellwood, MN (3 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Nearest smaller places: Pine Springs, MN (1 mi); Gem Lake, MN (4 mi); Lakeland Shores, MN (12 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).
What a personal loan costs in Willernie
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.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
Stretching the term lowers the monthly payment but raises the total interest you pay, so the smallest payment is not automatically the cheapest loan.
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 Willernie
The table lists the Minnesota rules that apply to a loan made in Willernie, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Willernie
Run through this list before signing anything in Willernie:
- 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.