UIF in Illinois vs the state
14.5%Denial rate-2.66 pts vs state
20.8%Decision denial rate-0.85 pts vs state
54.1%Origination rate-4.61 pts vs state
6.75%Median rate0.00 pts vs state
0.35Rate spread (pts)-0.03 pts vs state
$150kMedian applicant income
131Loans originated
35Denied
Trend in Illinois
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 232 | 147 | 6.0% | 7.13% | #201 |
| 2024 | 233 | 130 | 10.7% | 7.00% | #207 |
| 2025 | 242 | 131 | 14.5% | 6.75% | #221 |
What UIF lends in Illinois
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Illinois applicants
Where in Illinois
Counties with the most UIF applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 102 | 56 | 15 | 14.7% |
| DuPage County | 89 | 46 | 16 | 18.0% |
| Will County | 28 | 14 | 3 | 10.7% |
| Peoria County | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kane County | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kendall County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Champaign County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| St. Clair County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sangamon County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Lake County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in Illinois
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed Rate | B | 17,479 | 4.9% | 6.63% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 16,971 | 19.7% | 6.75% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 15,644 | 13.0% | 6.50% |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank | B | 13,574 | 9.7% | 6.49% |
| U.S. Bank | D | 10,076 | 38.3% | 7.00% |
| Crosscountry Mortgage | B | 8,779 | 4.5% | 6.75% |
| Fifth Third Bank | D | 8,628 | 32.1% | 7.50% |
| The Huntington National Bank | D | 8,226 | 31.9% | 6.99% |
| BMO Bank | F | 8,007 | 32.7% | 8.33% |
| Loandepot.Com | D | 7,019 | 17.7% | 6.88% |
Frequently asked questions
Illinois: 242 applications in 2025, of which 131 were originated and 35 denied.
14.5% of all applications, or 20.8% of the applications it actually decided on. The Illinois statewide average across all lenders was 17.1%.
The median rate on loans UIF originated in Illinois in 2025 was 6.75%, against a statewide median of 6.75%.
About this data. Figures are UIF's own HMDA filing for properties located in Illinois, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology