Personal loans in Coleta, IL

Every figure below is Illinois's own, applied to Coleta's 160 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. The roughly 160 people who live in Coleta borrow under Illinois rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate.

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

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An estimated 160 people make their home in Coleta, a figure that ranks 1,158th in Illinois. Coleta shed about 1.8% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Rate-shopping from Coleta costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone. The next larger city is Milledgeville, IL about 4 miles away.

Local context for Coleta

Two layers matter for a Coleta borrower: the local population picture and Illinois's consumer-lending statutes.

Coleta on the map

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.4 square miles of land within Coleta, with no significant water area listed. The resulting density is about 432 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Chicago, the distance is roughly 109 miles. Within 50 miles of Coleta there are 130 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 17 smaller Census places.

Coleta in state context

Among Illinois's 1,294 places, Coleta sits at 1,158th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 522nd of 1,294 Illinois places, putting it near the 60th percentile for growth. By density, at about 432 people per square mile, it ranks 1,038th in Illinois. In land area, Coleta ranks 1,116th among Illinois's 1,294 places.

Borrowing reach in Coleta

With about 432 residents per square mile, Coleta is lightly settled, and 130 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to Coleta's 160 borrowers is set by Illinois licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Milledgeville, IL about 4 miles away.

Illinois consumer-lending rules applied in Coleta

These are Illinois's sourced lending facts as they reach Coleta's 160 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

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
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
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

How a Coleta personal loan is priced

A Coleta personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 160 residents. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Coleta lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Shortening the term on a Coleta loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

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