Illinois Finance Authority

Financial Partners

The Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) works with a wide range of financial partners, lenders and other Illinois agencies to issue bonds, make loans and invest capital for businesses, nonprofits and government entities across the state.

“IFA’s role in providing low-cost capital is critical to making the state’s economic development plan happen. IFA will be proactive in seeking new opportunities, developing markets, and designing new programs to help our borrowers. Our partners play an essential role in this process.”

Partnerships with Commercial Lenders
Learn how IFA can help you:

Maximize returns on equity
Minimize risk
Gain market share
Solidify customer relationships
Comply with regulatory demands

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Other Tools for Lenders

Community Infrastructure programs
Letters of Credit for credit enhancements

Bond Handbook Available
Learn how to get your project through the Board approval process quickly and efficiently. Procedures, requirements, schedules and responsibilities are fully described…

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IFA Participation Loan Supports both Lenders and Borrowers
Learn how to take advantage of an IFA participation loan program - IFA will purchase up to 50% of the loan, up to a cap of $500,000 - for the purchase of fixed assets...

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New for Agricultural Lenders
Our Secondary Market Program for Guaranteed Loans allows lenders to better manage interest rate risk and increase fee income.

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