Personal loans in Pontoon Beach, IL

From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 1.0%. With 5,804 residents, Pontoon Beach outranks about 77% of the communities in Illinois.

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

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If you are weighing a personal loan in Pontoon Beach, start from the payment you can carry; its 5,804 residents face the same statewide rules. Verify the lender's Illinois licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Pontoon Beach. Every figure below is Illinois's own, applied to Pontoon Beach's 5,804 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. The nearest larger metro is Granite City, IL about 3 miles away.

Pontoon Beach by the numbers

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

Borrowing reach in Pontoon Beach

At roughly 582 people per square mile, Pontoon Beach is moderately settled; 72 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Pontoon Beach's 5,804 borrowers is set by Illinois licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Granite City, IL about 3 miles away.

What a Pontoon Beach borrower is actually offered

With roughly 5,804 residents, Pontoon Beach is a small town; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. A lender serving Pontoon Beach's 5,804 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Pontoon Beach loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Which Illinois laws govern a loan in Pontoon Beach

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Illinois, and so for Pontoon Beach's roughly 5,804 residents.

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
Installment lender net-worth requirement$30,000 minimum positive net worth (plus $25,000 surety bond)
Source says: "every applicant shall prove ... that the applicant has and will maintain a positive net worth of a minimum of $30,000".		Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes)
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

Where Pontoon Beach sits in Illinois

Among Illinois's 1,294 places, Pontoon Beach sits at 303rd for population, a share of roughly 0.1% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Pontoon Beach ranks 255th of 1,294 in Illinois (about the 80th percentile). By density, at about 582 people per square mile, it ranks 945th in Illinois. In land area, Pontoon Beach ranks 113th among Illinois's 1,294 places.

Land, water and location for Pontoon Beach

Pontoon Beach covers about 10.0 square miles of land, with 2.48 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). The resulting density is about 582 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Chicago, the distance is roughly 249 miles. Within 50 miles of Pontoon Beach there are 72 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 201 smaller Census places.

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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 Pontoon Beach 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 Pontoon Beach is the same as anywhere in Illinois.
What loan size can I expect in Pontoon Beach?
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 Pontoon Beach?
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 Pontoon Beach 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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