Personal loans in Florence, IL

A personal loan in Florence is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 17 people. An estimated 17 people make their home in Florence, a figure that ranks 1,293rd in Illinois.

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

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.

Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in Florence at about 5.6%. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Florence sits on the Illinois side of that line. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Florence residents before they take on more. The next larger city is Detroit, IL about 3 miles away.

Where Florence stands

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

The geography behind Florence

Florence's land area is about 0.3 square miles; a further 0.08 square miles is water. The resulting density is about 62 people per square mile. Chicago, the largest place in Illinois, is about 216 miles from Florence. A 50-mile radius around Florence takes in 130 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 2 smaller Census places.

Florence's place among Illinois's 1,294 places

Set beside Illinois's 1,294 places, Florence ranks 1,293rd by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 1,279th of 1,294 Illinois places, putting it near the 1th percentile for growth. Its roughly 62 residents per square mile place it 1,288th among Illinois's places. By land area, its 0.3 square miles rank 1,181st of 1,294 places in Illinois.

How Illinois law applies in Florence

This table holds the Illinois rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Florence's 17 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

What a Florence borrower is actually offered

In Florence, a small community of about 17, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Florence's rank of 1,293rd in Illinois: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Shortening the term on a Florence loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

What is available to Florence borrowers

At roughly 62 people per square mile, Florence is sparsely settled; 130 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Florence's 17 borrowers is set by Illinois licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Detroit, IL about 3 miles away.

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