East Gillespie at a glance
- Population: 262 residents, the 1,043rd-largest of 1,294 places in Illinois (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 269 residents (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census).
- 2020 to 2023 change: a loss of about 2.6% since the 2020 count (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Illinois places: 1,043rd by size among 1,294 communities (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it is larger than about 19% of the places in Illinois (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: latitude 39.1378, longitude -89.8127 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Gillespie, IL (1 mi); Mount Clare, IL (3 mi); Benld, IL (3 mi); Wilsonville, IL (5 mi); Mount Olive, IL (6 mi), each a US Census place with its estimated population.
- Nearest smaller towns: Eagarville, IL (3 mi); Sawyerville, IL (4 mi); Lake Ka-Ho, IL (5 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in East Gillespie
Unlike a revolving credit card, a personal loan is closed-end: the balance falls on a fixed schedule and the payment does not change.
The advertised interest rate leaves out fees that the APR captures, which is why APR is the number to weigh; try the personal loan calculator before you apply.
Lenders weigh your credit history, income and debts when they set the rate, and the term you choose then determines how that rate compounds into total cost.
Most lenders offer pre-qualification with a soft credit pull, so you can see an estimated rate and amount without affecting your credit score.
Illinois lending rules that apply in East Gillespie
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Illinois, and therefore in East Gillespie.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in East Gillespie
The steps below are worth completing first when you borrow in East Gillespie:
- 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.