(20 ILCS 700/3003) (from Ch. 127, par. 3703-3)

Sec. 3003. Applications.

(a) An application for direct financial assistance shall be submitted to the Department in accordance with forms and filing fees prescribed by the Department. The application may require facts about the company's history, job opportunities, stability of employment, past and present condition and structure, actual and pro-forma income statements, present and future market prospects and management qualification, and any other facts deemed material to the financing request. The Department shall obtain such additional information concerning the application as it deems necessary and diligent.

The Department may create a credit review committee which shall, on the basis of the application, and any other information, prepare a report concerning the credit-worthiness of the proposed borrower, the financial commitment of other investors, the manner in which the proposed business project will advance the economy of the State, and the soundness of the proposed financial assistance agreement.

After consideration of such report, and after such other action as it deems appropriate, the Department shall approve or deny the application. If the Department approves the application, its approval shall specify the amount of funds to be provided and the financial assistance agreement provisions which shall apply to the applicant. The applicant shall be promptly notified of such action by the Department.

(b) The Department may, subject to available appropriated funds, provide grants or investments in revolving fund portfolios with intermediary organizations or participating lenders or investors. The financial assistance may be made available to intermediaries that assume a responsibility for the administration of the projects funded through the grant or investment.

Applications shall be submitted to the Department in accordance with forms and filing fees prescribed by the Department. The application may require facts about the intermediary's history, past, and present condition and structure, actual, and pro-forma income statements, present and future market prospects and management qualification, and any other facts deemed material to the financing request.

(Source: P.A. 91-476, eff. 8-11-99.)