(a) In addition to the powers set forth in Sections 825-80, 825-81, and 825-85 of this Act and in furtherance of the purposes and programs set forth in those Sections, the Authority may use loans as authorized in this Act to maximize the number of participants in the programs and to maximize the efficient use of taxpayer appropriated funds. The moneys identified in Sections 825-80, 825-81, and 825-85 of this Act shall be used by the Authority only for the express purposes described in those Sections.
     (b) The Authority, after consulting with the State Fire Marshal, may determine the financial structure, including but not limited to the terms, conditions, collateral, maturity, and interest rate, of loans authorized by the programs under Sections 825-80, 825-81, and 825-85 of this Act.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 3501/825-87

  • Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     (c) The Authority and the State Fire Marshal may access the moneys referenced in Sections 825-80, 825-81, and 825-85 of this Act and may fix, determine, charge, and collect fees, in connection with the programs under Sections 825-80, 825-81 and 825-85 of this Act and in furtherance of the purposes set forth in this Section.
     (d) The Authority and the State Fire Marshal may adopt rules in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to administer the programs under this Section.