Personal Loans

Quilo

Get a quick unsecured loan to pay off unexpected expenses, to pay down high interest rate credit card debit or to replenish your checking account. 

Details

  • Instantaneous Funding
  • Stress-Free Money
  • 24/7 Loan Access
  • No credit score impact to apply
  • No fees of any kind
  • Fixed monthly payments

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Home Mortgage Loans   

                                                  

A new home may be the most important purchase you'll make, that’s why our local lenders are here for you every step of the way.

Key Features

Competitive Rates

Local Processing

Quick Decisions

Details

  • Competitive rates for home purchase, refinance, or construction
  • Available for primary residence, second homes, vacation homes, or investment properties
  • Repayment terms customized to fit your unique needs
  • A wide range of financing programs available:
    • Fixed rate mortgages
    • Adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs)
    • Construction Loans
  • Lending professionals with working knowledge of the local real estate market
  • Quick, local decision-making and processing
  • Detailed, attentive service from start to finish

Additional Coverage

Learn more about First State Insurance Home Insurance.

Home Equity Loans

You've worked hard to pay down your mortgage — now make that hard work pay off with competitive financing.

Key Features

Competitive Rates

Local Processing

Quick Decisions

Details

  • Competitive rates for a range of short-term or one-time needs:
    • Education expenses
    • Important life events
    • Home projects
    • And much more!
  • Financing is secured by the equity within your home
  • Repayment terms customized to fit your unique needs
  • The interest paid might be tax deductible1
  • Quick, local decision-making and processing
  • Detailed, attentive service from start to finish

1Consult a tax advisor.

Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

  • Competitive rates for several ongoing or seasonal needs:
    • Education expenses
    • Important life events
    • Large-scale home improvements
    • Medical expenses
    • Emergency reserve
    • And much more!
  • Financing is secured by the equity within your home
  • Flexible repayment terms accommodate your unique needs
  • Only pay interest on the part that's used
  • The interest paid might be tax deductible1
  • Funds available as things arise; no need to apply for separate installments
  • Revolving credit — as principal is repaid, more becomes available for use
  • Quick, local decision-making and processing
  • Detailed, attentive service from start to finish

1Consult a tax advisor.

Auto Loans

What has four wheels and unmatched convenience at an affordable price? Your next vehicle, when you finance through us.

Key Features

Competitive Rates

Local Processing

Quick Decisions

Details

  • Competitive rates for new or used vehicle purchases
  • Repayment terms customized to fit your unique needs
  • Easy preapproval process for extra bargaining power at the dealership
  • Refinance your current vehicle to potentially lower your rate
  • Quick, local decision-making and processing
  • Detailed, attentive service from start to finish

Additional Coverage

Learn more about First State Auto Insurance.

Personal Loans

You have needs, and we have the funds to meet them. Talk to one of our friendly lenders today.

Key Features

Competitive Rates

Local Processing

Quick Decisions

Details

  • Competitive rates for a wide variety of personal needs:
    • Vehicle repairs or updates
    • Family vacation
    • Education expenses
    • Personal projects or startups
    • And much more!
  • Repayment terms customized to fit your unique needs
  • Quick, local decision-making and processing
  • Detailed, attentive service from start to finish

Additional Coverage

Learn more about First State Auto Insurance.

Meet Our Lenders

Profile - Cory Biers

Cory Biers

Senior Vice President, Loans
Mendota
NMLS #477892

Click to visit Cory’s lending page

Profile - Jordan Carpenter

Jordan Carpenter

Community President
Bloomington
NMLS #477884

Click to visit Jordan's lending page

Profile Jacob Cook

Jacob Cook

Commercial Loan Officer
DeKalb/Sycamore

Email Jacob

Profile - David Eckhardt

David Eckhardt

Vice President/Loan Officer
Rochelle
NMLS #454387

Click to visit David's lending page

Profile - John Gehant

John Gehant

Vice President, Commercial/Ag Lending
West Brooklyn
NMLS #764557

Click to visit John's lending page

Profile - Grant Goltz

Grant Goltz

President, North Operations
DeKalb/Sycamore

Email Grant

Profile - Tracy Grimmer

Tracy Grimmer

Community President
Princeton

Email Tracy

Profile - Blake Hartman

Blake Hartman

Loan Officer/Credit Analyst
Ottawa

Email Blake

Profile - Adam Holdenrid

Adam Holdenrid

Commercial/Ag Loan Officer
Mendota

Email Adam

Profile - Chris Holdenrid

Chris Holdenrid

Senior Vice President, Mortgage Loans
Mendota
NMLS #461073

Click to visit Chris's lending page

Profile - Chip Holmes

Chip Holmes

Commercial Loan Officer
Champaign
NMLS #2538910

Email Chip

Profile - Evan Ibsen

Evan Ibsen

Loan Officer/Credit Analyst
Bloomington
NMLS #2321139

click to visit Evan's lending page

Profile - Edward Klemm

Edward (Ed) Klemm

Vice President, Commercial Loans
St. Charles West
NMLS #1005810

Email Ed

Profile - Melissa Maurice

Melissa Maurice

Loan Officer/Branch Manager
Peru
NMLS #1014484

Click to Visit Melissa's Lending page

Profile - Ed Michels

Edward (Ed) Michels

Vice President, Commercial Lending
North Aurora

Email Ed

Profile - Jessica Temple

Jess Newcomer

Retail Loan Officer 
Mendota/Princeton
NMLS #1706593

click to visit Jess's lending page

Profile - Brent Ohlinger

Brent Ohlinger

Community President
Rochelle
NMLS #454385

Click to visit Brent's lending page

Profile - Zach O'Brien

Zach O'Brien

Agricultural Loan Officer
Princeton

Email Zach

Profile - Margaret Orland

Margaret (Peg) Orland

Mortgage Originator
St. Charles
NMLS #477899

Click to visit Peg's lending page

Profile - Sheela Prahlad

Sheela Prahlad

Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending
Sycamore

Email Sheela

Profile - Leah Richardson

Leah Myers

Loan Officer
Sycamore
NMLS #2015266

EMAIL LEAH

Profile - Jim Rosenlund

Jim Rosenlund

Vice President, Commercial Lending
Bloomington
NMLS #402869

Email Jim

Profile - Ashley Rzasa

Ashley Rzasa

Loan Officer/Branch Manager
Streator
NMLS #1900504

Click to visit Ashley's lending page

Profile - Tara Stefanich

Tara Stefanich

Mortgage Originator
Ottawa
NMLS #688620

click to visit Tara's lending page

Profile - Dan Stephenitch

Dan Stephenitch

Community President
West Brooklyn
NMLS #764558

Email Dan

Profile - Robert Suarez

Robert (Bob) Suarez

Community President
Peru
NMLS #477891

Click to visit Bob's lending page

Profile - John Theisinger

John Theisinger

Vice President, Commercial/Ag Lending
Mendota

Email John

Profile - Jeff Townsend

Jeff Townsend

Vice President, Ag Lending
Princeton

Email Jeff

Profile - Thomas Walsh

Thomas Walsh

Community President
Ottawa
NMLS #477888

Email Thomas

Profile - Evan Wixom

Evan Wixom

Loan Officer
Mendota

EMAIL EVAN

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