Detroit at a glance
- Population: 76 residents, the 1,258th-largest of 1,294 places in Illinois (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 76 people counted in the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: essentially flat from the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Illinois places: 1,258th by size among 1,294 communities (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it exceeds roughly 3% of Illinois's Census places by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 39.6202 latitude, -90.6759 longitude (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities (within 120 miles): Milton, IL (4 mi); Griggsville, IL (7 mi); Pittsfield, IL (7 mi); Naples, IL (10 mi); New Salem, IL (11 mi) (US Census Bureau populations).
- Smaller places close by: Florence, IL (3 mi); Valley City, IL (6 mi); El Dara, IL (17 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Detroit
The defining feature of a personal loan is the fixed installment: the same payment every month until the term ends.
The APR is the comparable price of a loan since it folds in fees; model any offer with the personal loan calculator first.
A lender weighs your credit profile, income and debts when setting the rate, and a longer term lowers the payment at the cost of more interest overall.
Work out the payment you can comfortably carry each month first, then borrow no more than that figure supports.
Illinois lending rules that apply in Detroit
The table lists the Illinois rules that apply to a loan made in Detroit, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Payday lending status | Permitted 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 licensing | Consumer 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 |
| State lending regulator | Illinois 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 |
How to compare offers in Detroit
Before you share your details with a lender in Detroit:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Illinois using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.