IDFPR is committed to protecting Illinois citizens in their dealing with the industries and professions that IDFPR regulates and licenses. IDFPR licenses over 1 million professionals in approximately 100 industries. IDFPR is comprised of the Office of the Secretary and four divisions that represent the agency's various functions and activities:

During this financial turmoil, it is a good time to assess whether short, medium and long-term financial plans continue to meet your needs. Make sure your debt is under control, insurance policies are up to date, and savings plans are in place to give you and your family the security you deserve. It is also a good time to make sure that the financial professionals and institutions that you rely on are appropriately licensed and in good standing with the State of Illinois. MORE>>

Having trouble meeting your mortgage payments? The Homeowner Assistance Initiative Refinancing Pool was designed to help homeowners refinance their existing loans at lower and/or fixed rates at a minimal cost. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has identified nine financial institutions that have committed to working with eligible candidates to help borrowers secure loans that meet their needs.  MORE>>