Payday Loans in Forbes, ND: Rates, Rules & Calculator

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Payday lending Legal for licensed deferred presentment… North Dakota Legislative Branch

Rate cap Formula ceiling: 6-month U.S North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions

Licensing Money broker license required to engage… North Dakota Legislative Branch

Regulator North Dakota Department of Financial… North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions

By the Paydayloaning Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

Payday lending in North Dakota

Legal for licensed deferred presentment service providers

Full North Dakota lending rules

The local picture

Payday loan rules that apply in Forbes

Every figure below is published by the state or the regulator that sets it, with a link to the primary source. These rules apply to any lender serving Forbes — North Dakota's fee cap is not adjusted city by city.

Rule	Detail	Source
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)	Formula ceiling: 6-month U.S. Treasury bill average + 5.5 percentage points, never less than 7%; NDDFI-published rate for September 2026: 9.204%. Source quote Source says: "The rate is equal to five and one-half percent (5.5%) higher than the current cost of money" and "the maximum allowable interest rate ceiling may not be less than seven (7) percent" (NDDFI Usury Rate page; September 2026 rate 9.204%).	North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending status	Legal for licensed deferred presentment service providers; fee capped at 20% of amount advanced; max $500 per transaction; $600 aggregate outstanding per customer. Source quote Source says: "A licensee may charge a fee for the deferred presentment service, not to exceed twenty percent of the amount paid to the customer" (N.D.C.C. 13-08-12); "may not disburse more than five hundred dollars to the customer in a deferred presentment service transaction" (13-08-12.3).	North Dakota Legislative Branch as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensing	Money broker license required to engage in money brokering (arranging/providing loans); issued by the commissioner of financial institutions. Source quote Source says: "may not engage in money brokering in the state of North Dakota without a money broker license issued by the commissioner" (N.D.C.C. 13-04.1-02).	North Dakota Legislative Branch as of 2026-09-16
State lending regulator	North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions (NDDFI) Source quote Source says: "The Department also licenses and regulates Money Brokers... Deferred Presentment Service Providers (Payday Lenders), Collection Agencies, Debt Settlement Service Providers, and Money Transmitters."	North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16
Usury penalties (state-specific rule)	Usury forfeits all interest plus 25% of principal; charging usurious interest is a class B misdemeanor. Source quote Source says: "shall be deemed a forfeiture of the entire interest" and "a forfeiture of twenty-five percent of the principal" (N.D.C.C. 47-14-10); usury is a class B misdemeanor (47-14-11).	North Dakota Legislative Branch as of 2026-09-16

What a payday loan costs in Forbes

The number that matters is not the fee on the day you borrow — it is the total you repay if the loan is renewed. A rollover adds a fresh fee without reducing what you borrowed, which is how a two-week advance turns into months of payments. Some states cap the number of renewals; whether North Dakota does is in the sourced table above. If you cannot clear the balance on the due date, ask the lender for a written repayment plan before you renew. How rollovers compound.

Cheaper alternatives in Forbes

If you are a credit-union member, ask about a payday alternative loan (PAL). Federal credit unions can offer small loans at a capped APR with a longer repayment window than a payday advance, and the application usually costs less. If you are not a member, joining a local credit union is often quick and is one of the cheapest ways to borrow a few hundred dollars. How PALs work.

About Forbes

Population: 38 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
Size in North Dakota: the 295th-largest of 355 Census places in the state.
Population trend: Its population fell about 2.6% between the 2020 Census base and the 2023 estimate.
Nearest larger cities: Ellendale, ND (13 mi); Frederick, SD (15 mi); Leola, SD (17 mi). Bigger markets often have more lenders, but a lender licensed in North Dakota serves Forbes under the same state rules.

Before you borrow in Forbes

Confirm payday lending is permitted in North Dakota and check the maximum fee in the table above.
Compare the APR, not the dollar fee — that is the only way to compare a two-week loan with a two-year one.
Run the numbers with our loan payment calculator to price the same amount as an installment loan.
Verify the lender is licensed in North Dakota with the regulator listed above.
Never give a lender remote access to your bank account beyond the amount you actually owe, and ask for any repayment plan in writing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a payday loan in Forbes?

Only if payday lending is permitted in North Dakota. Payday lending is regulated state by state, so whether a licensed lender may offer one in Forbes depends on North Dakota law rather than on any local ordinance. See the sourced figure on our North Dakota lending reference page.

How much can I borrow with a payday loan in Forbes?

State law sets the maximum advance, and many states cap payday loans at a few hundred dollars. The sourced limit for North Dakota is listed with its publisher on our state reference page, so you can see the current figure rather than an estimate.

How much does a payday loan cost in Forbes?

Lenders charge a fee per $100 borrowed rather than a monthly interest rate, and North Dakota law sets the maximum fee. Because the term is only a couple of weeks, that fee produces a very high APR. Our state reference page lists the sourced fee cap, and our APR calculator shows the math.

Will a payday loan in Forbes hurt my credit?

Many payday lenders do not report on-time payments to the major credit bureaus, so a payday loan usually will not build your credit. An unpaid balance that is sent to collections can still be reported and damage your score, which is why the repayment plan matters more than the application.

Nearby places

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Nearest Census places by distance.

Payday loans in Forbes, ND