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Personal loans in Poplar Grove, IL

At about 5,129 residents, Poplar Grove is larger than roughly 75% of the places in Illinois. Poplar Grove, Illinois — home to about 5,129 people — is a small town, so the terms you are offered follow Illinois law rather than any local rule. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 1.5%. Judge Poplar Grove offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. For the 5,129 people in Poplar Grove, Illinois runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. The closest larger place is Belvidere, IL about 6 miles away.

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

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What the Census records for Poplar Grove

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

How a Poplar Grove personal loan is priced

A Poplar Grove personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 5,129 residents. Two numbers drive a Poplar Grove loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Poplar Grove loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Poplar Grove in state context

Against Illinois's other places, Poplar Grove accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 323rd of 1,294 by size. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Poplar Grove stands 63rd among Illinois's 1,294 places — roughly the 95th percentile. By density, at about 651 people per square mile, it ranks 898th in Illinois. Within 50 miles sit 110 smaller Census places, alongside the 108 that are larger.

Land, water and location for Poplar Grove

Poplar Grove covers about 7.9 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. The resulting density is about 651 people per square mile. The largest place in Illinois, Chicago, lies about 69 miles away. Within 50 miles of Poplar Grove there are 108 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 345 larger places.

The state rulebook for Poplar Grove

Below are the Illinois rules that apply to a loan made in Poplar Grove, 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
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

Lender access in Poplar Grove

With about 651 residents per square mile, Poplar Grove is moderately settled, and 108 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to Poplar Grove's 5,129 borrowers is set by Illinois licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Belvidere, IL about 6 miles away.

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