Community Invest
Consumer-focused loan impact investment program
There are communities throughout Illinois that struggle with unemployment, poverty, affordable housing, and a lack of economic activity. In many instances, individuals, families, and community organizations in these areas can empower themselves – and stimulate economic activity in their communities – with increased access to low-cost loans.
Community Invest is a consumer-focused loan impact investment program. Through Community Invest, the Treasurer’s Office partners with approved financial institutions to provide community loans – either lower-rate loans or loans to individuals and families that would not otherwise qualify – to facilitate capital to underserved communities. In doing so, the Treasurer’s Office seeks to boost economic activity in Illinois while earning a competitive return for the State.
- Learn more about the Community Invest – Opportunity Illinois program.
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Real Growth, Big Impact
The Office of the Illinois Treasurer (Treasurer) strives for transparency, efficiency, and preservation of public trust. Our Invest in Illinois programs are designed to drive economic growth and offer a safe and sound investment opportunity. The Treasurer has made a strategic commitment to collecting foundational data to inform and guide our efforts in support of the people of Illinois. The dashboards below give a snapshot of the data we are collecting.
Bring Affordable Financing to Your Community
Invest in Illinois connects participating lenders with state deposits that support agriculture, small businesses, community development, and local economic growth.
Call 217-558-6217 to speak with the Invest in Illinois team or email us.