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Business Loans in Illinois

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💰 $180,000 Average
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The Illinois Economy

Real-time economic insights powered by Federal Reserve data, showing Illinois's business climate and growth trajectory for informed lending decisions

Real GDP

$895.3B

+1.1% YoY

Strong economic expansion creates more business opportunities and favorable lending conditions

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

-4.0% YoY

Low unemployment indicates strong job market and consumer spending power

Population

12.71M

+0.5% YoY

Growing population expands your potential customer base and market opportunities

Per Capita Income

$74.2K

+3.5% YoY

Rising incomes indicate stronger purchasing power and loan qualification potential

GDP Growth Trajectory

Economic Output
$734.4B$794.4B$854.5B$916.3B$755.4B2010$772.2B2011$790.7B2012$795.4B2013$811.5B2014$825.4B2015$826.4B2016$832.8B2017$851.5B2018$858.0B2019$810.2B2020$855.9B2021$876.5B2022$885.7B2023$895.3B2024201020132016201920222024
Latest Value
$895.3B
+1.1%

Unemployment Rate Trend

Labor Market
3.2%5.5%7.8%10.1%4.9%20174.4%20184.0%20199.3%20206.1%20214.6%20224.5%20235.0%20244.8%20252017202020232025
Latest Value
4.8%
-4.0%

Population Growth

Market Size
12.58M12.70M12.82M12.94M12.84M People201012.87M People201112.88M People201212.90M People201312.89M People201412.86M People201512.82M People201612.78M People201712.72M People201812.67M People201912.80M People202012.70M People202112.62M People202212.64M People202312.71M People2024201020132016201920222024
Latest Value
12.71M
+0.5%

Per Capita Income Growth

Purchasing Power
$37.3K$51.1K$64.8K$79.0K$42,1072010$44,0752011$45,9342012$46,7352013$48,5362014$50,6882015$51,3472016$53,0562017$56,0772018$57,7382019$61,5422020$66,6122021$68,3522022$71,7162023$74,1972024201020132016201920222024
Latest Value
$74.2K
+3.5%
Hover for details • Data from Federal Reserve (FRED)

Industries We Serve in Illinois

From restaurants to construction companies, we connect businesses across all industries with specialized lenders

IndustryTypical Loan AmountCommon Loan TypesLearn More
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Restaurants
Restaurant and food service businesses n...
$50,000 - $500,000
Equipment Financing
Working Capital
Details
🍺
Bars & Nightlife
Bars and nightlife establishments requir...
$75,000 - $400,000
Equipment Financing
Working Capital
Details
🏨
Hotels & Lodging
Hotels and lodging businesses need subst...
$200,000 - $5,000,000
Commercial Real Estate
SBA Loans
Details
🏥
Medical Practices
Medical practices and healthcare provide...
$100,000 - $1,000,000
Equipment Financing
SBA Loans
Details
🏗️
Construction
Construction and contracting businesses ...
$50,000 - $2,000,000
Equipment Financing
Working Capital
Details
📊
Accountants & Auditors
Accounting firms and auditors need finan...
$25,000 - $300,000
Working Capital
SBA Loans
Details
🚗
Auto Repairs & Sales
Automotive businesses need financing for...
$50,000 - $750,000
Equipment Financing
Inventory Financing
Details
✈️
Aviation & Flight Schools
Aviation businesses and flight schools r...
$100,000 - $3,000,000
Equipment Financing
SBA Loans
Details
💄
Beauty Salons & Spas
Beauty salons and spas need financing fo...
$30,000 - $200,000
Equipment Financing
Working Capital
Details
👶
Child Care & Day Care
Child care centers and day care faciliti...
$75,000 - $500,000
SBA Loans
Equipment Financing
Details
🛍️
Retail Stores
Retail businesses need financing for inv...
$25,000 - $500,000
Inventory Financing
Working Capital
Details
🦷
Dentists & Dental Surgeons
Dental practices need financing for spec...
$150,000 - $800,000
Equipment Financing
SBA Loans
Details
💻
E-Commerce & Internet Sales
E-commerce businesses need financing for...
$20,000 - $300,000
Working Capital
Inventory Financing
Details
💪
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Fitness centers and gyms require financi...
$100,000 - $750,000
Equipment Financing
SBA Loans
Details
🏥
Healthcare & Senior Centers
Healthcare facilities and senior centers...
$200,000 - $2,000,000
SBA Loans
Equipment Financing
Details
🌿
Landscaping Services
Landscaping businesses need financing fo...
$25,000 - $200,000
Equipment Financing
Working Capital
Details
🧺
Laundromats & Dry Cleaners
Laundromats and dry cleaning businesses ...
$75,000 - $400,000
Equipment Financing
SBA Loans
Details
🚐
Transportation & Rental Cars
Transportation businesses need financing...
$50,000 - $1,000,000
Equipment Financing
Working Capital
Details
💊
Pharmacies & Dispensaries
Pharmacies and dispensaries need financi...
$100,000 - $600,000
Inventory Financing
Equipment Financing
Details
🎓
Private Schools & Education
Private schools and educational institut...
$100,000 - $2,000,000
SBA Loans
Equipment Financing
Details
🏠
Real Estate Agencies
Real estate agencies need financing for ...
$25,000 - $300,000
Working Capital
Equipment Financing
Details
🐕
Veterinarians & Animal Hospitals
Veterinary practices and animal hospital...
$150,000 - $800,000
Equipment Financing
SBA Loans
Details
📦
Wholesale & Distribution
Wholesale and distribution businesses ne...
$100,000 - $2,000,000
Inventory Financing
Working Capital
Details
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Insurance Agencies
Insurance agencies need financing for of...
$30,000 - $250,000
Working Capital
Equipment Financing
Details