Personal loans in Elizabeth, IL

The first question in Elizabeth is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 695 people live here under Illinois lending law. By population, Elizabeth sits at 753rd in Illinois, with an estimated 695 residents.

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

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Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Elizabeth. Elizabeth shed about 1.3% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Elizabeth are all set at the Illinois level. The closest larger place is Hanover, IL about 5 miles away.

What the Census records for Elizabeth

Here is the sourced Census picture for Elizabeth, plus the Illinois lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

Elizabeth in state context

Set beside Illinois's 1,294 places, Elizabeth ranks 753rd by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Elizabeth stands 311th among Illinois's 1,294 places — roughly the 76th percentile. At about 754 people per square mile, Elizabeth is the 820th most densely settled place in Illinois. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 9 residents.

Which Illinois laws govern a loan in Elizabeth

Illinois has no separate rate rule for Elizabeth; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 695 people.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Financial Institutions
Source says: "DFI licenses, charters, and examines a wide variety of financial products and services including: Consumer and Sales Finance and Collection Agencies".
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)9% annual percentage rate (general written-contract interest cap)
Source says: "it shall be lawful for the parties to stipulate or agree that an annual percentage rate of 9%, or any less sum".
Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted under license; capped at 36% annual percentage rate (payday loans)
Source says: "shall not contract for or receive a charge exceeding a 36% annual percentage rate ... for a payday loan".
Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16

Land, water and location for Elizabeth

Elizabeth covers about 0.9 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. Spread across it are roughly 754 residents per square mile. The largest place in Illinois, Chicago, lies about 134 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 66 larger communities surround Elizabeth. By land area it ranks 799th of 1,294 Illinois places.

Getting a loan in Elizabeth

At roughly 754 people per square mile, Elizabeth is moderately settled; 66 larger places lie within 50 miles. Whether Elizabeth has a local branch or not, a Illinois-licensed lender can serve its 695 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Hanover, IL about 5 miles away.

Inside a Elizabeth personal loan

With roughly 695 residents, Elizabeth is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Elizabeth's rank of 753rd in Illinois: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Elizabeth loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Elizabeth if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Elizabeth is the same as anywhere in Illinois.
What loan size can I expect in Elizabeth?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Elizabeth?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Elizabeth cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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