Personal loans in Round Lake, IL

Round Lake is a small town in Illinois, with an estimated 18,430 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. By population, Round Lake sits at 133rd in Illinois, with an estimated 18,430 residents.

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

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Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Round Lake Beach, IL about 3 miles away. Population in Round Lake dropped about 1.6% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Consumer lending that reaches Round Lake's 18,430 residents is governed by Illinois statute; no city ordinance changes it. Judge Round Lake offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives.

What the Census records for Round Lake

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Illinois rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

What is available to Round Lake borrowers

At roughly 3,315 people per square mile, Round Lake is fairly dense; 104 larger places lie within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Illinois reach Round Lake's 18,430 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. For a larger market, the closest option is Round Lake Beach, IL about 3 miles away.

How a Round Lake personal loan is priced

In Round Lake, a small town of about 18,430, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Round Lake can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Round Lake loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Which Illinois laws govern a loan in Round Lake

When Illinois does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Round Lake is bound by the same rules.

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
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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Installment Loan Act license required from the Director of Financial Institutions (loans above 9% APR)
Source says: "No person ... shall engage in the business of making loans of money ... except ... after first obtaining a license from the Director of Financial Institutions".
Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16

Round Lake on the map

Round Lake's land area is about 5.6 square miles; a further 0.16 square miles is water. Spread across it are roughly 3,315 residents per square mile. The largest place in Illinois, Chicago, lies about 41 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Round Lake takes in 104 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 231st of 1,294 Illinois places.

How Round Lake compares across Illinois

Within Illinois, Round Lake holds roughly 0.2% of all residents, the 133rd-largest share among 1,294 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Round Lake ranks 407th of 1,294 in Illinois (about the 69th percentile). By density, at about 3,315 people per square mile, it ranks 110th in Illinois. In land area, Round Lake ranks 231st among Illinois's 1,294 places.

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 Round Lake 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 Round Lake is the same as anywhere in Illinois.
What loan size can I expect in Round Lake?
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 Round Lake?
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 Round Lake 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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