Private & Hard Money Lenders in McDonough County, IL
2 lenders funded 5 short-term investment-property loans in McDonough County in 2024 at a median rate of 7.25%. Ranked by verified loan volume — not paid placement.
McDonough County hard money lenders by 2024 loan count
| # | Lender | Hard money loans | Median rate | DSCR loans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNITED COMMUNITY BANK | 3 | 7.25% | 13 |
| 2 | Morton Community Bank | 2 | — | — |
DSCR / long-term rental lenders in McDonough County
These lenders reported only longer-term (>36 month) business-purpose rental loans here in 2024— a different product from hard money, listed separately so the two aren't conflated.
Frequently asked questions
2 lenders reported short-term, business-purpose investment loans in McDonough County in 2024 verified lending records — 5 loans totaling $855,000. Smaller local lenders below public reporting thresholds may also operate here.
The median note rate across McDonough County's active lenders was 7.25% in 2024. Hard money runs well above conventional mortgage rates because loans are short, asset-based, and close fast.
Verified public lending records for 2024. We count originated, business-purpose loans on investment properties with terms of 36 months or less — the bridge and fix-and-flip products hard money lenders make. Rankings reflect verified loan counts, never paid placement.