Personal loans in Gorham, IL

By population, Gorham sits at 1,143rd in Illinois, with an estimated 167 residents. Gorham lost roughly 1.8% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison.

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

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The roughly 167 people who live in Gorham borrow under Illinois rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. A lender that serves Gorham operates under Illinois lending statutes and a Illinois supervisor. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Gorham. The nearest larger city is Grand Tower, IL about 5 miles away.

Gorham: population, trend and location

Most of what governs a Gorham loan is written in Illinois law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

Gorham: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records 1.2 square miles of land and 0.01 square miles of water within Gorham. With 167 residents, the land area yields roughly 137 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Chicago, the distance is roughly 300 miles. Gorham has 121 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 486 larger places.

What shapes a Gorham personal loan

In Gorham, a small community of about 167, 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 Gorham can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. The term you choose in Gorham decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

The Illinois lending rules that reach Gorham

Below are the Illinois rules that apply to a loan made in Gorham, each with the regulator that issued it.

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

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

Within Illinois, Gorham holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 1,143rd-largest share among 1,294 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Gorham ranks 489th of 1,294 in Illinois (about the 62th percentile). By density, at about 137 people per square mile, it ranks 1,233rd in Illinois. Within 50 miles sit 19 smaller Census places, alongside the 121 that are larger.

Getting a loan in Gorham

With about 137 residents per square mile, Gorham is lightly settled, and 121 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Gorham's 167 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Grand Tower, IL about 5 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 Gorham 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 Gorham is the same as anywhere in Illinois.
What loan size can I expect in Gorham?
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 Gorham?
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 Gorham 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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