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Who We Are

Life is full of surprises, and sometimes they come with unexpected expenses. At LPI Loans, we understand how stressful it can be when you need cash quickly. That’s why we’re here to provide fast, flexible emergency loans that fit within your budget. We focus on your story, not your credit score, to find a loan that works for you. Let us help you get to ‘Yes!’ when life throws the unexpected your way.

  • Our History
  • Community Involvement
  • Careers

Penny’s Story

Imagine this: It’s Penny’s wedding day, and she’s hours away from catching a flight to meet her fiancé in Vegas. Everything was perfect—until she realized her paycheck was missing. With no savings and her credit score standing in her way, Penny didn’t know what to do.

As she drove, she saw our sign: “We help you get to YES!”  She decided to take a chance and pulled into the parking lot at LPI Loans. The moment she walked in, things changed.   Jessica, one of our team members, welcomed her with kindness and understanding. After hearing Penny’s story, Jessica and her manager immediately got to work. In less than an hour, Penny was approved for a loan and on her way to the airport, ready to say, “I do.”

After her honeymoon, Penny returned with wedding photos and gratitude, calling us her family. We’re proud to have been part of her special day.

Penny’s story is just one of the many people LPI Loans helps every day. We believe that you’re more than your credit score. We’re here to listen, understand, and help you overcome life’s financial challenges with loans that fit your needs. What’s holding you back? Call LPI Loans today and let us help you get to YES!

Our History

Timeline of Growth

Serving our local communities since 1973

1973

Lloyd’s Plan Founded

Lloyd’s Plan, Inc. was founded by Lloyd K. Pottratz on March 31, 1973. Lloyd started his new company on Brady Street in Davenport, Iowa where we still reside today.

1992

Opened our 2nd location

With nearly 20 years of experience under our belts, we opened our second location in Clinton, Iowa on Lincoln Way in March of 1992. In March of 2006, we made the decision to relocate closer to our customers by moving to the downtown area on 4th Avenue South. When we outgrew that location in 2022, we found a new home not far away on the 6th avenue block.

2001

Bought by Frank L. Farrar

On September 18, 2001, we were bought by Frank L. Farrar. A wonderful family man that kept our LPI team intact and continued the operations in the same manner that our LPI Loans customers have grown to expect!

2002

Sheri Wilford named President

Sheri Wilford was appointed to serve as President in January 2002.  She brings 17 years of experience into the position working in both lending and consumer credit counseling during her earlier years with Lloyd’s Plan, Inc.

2004

Opened our 3rd location (First in Illinois)

For our 3rd location we crossed over the Mississippi into Moline, March of 2004, opening our first branch in Illinois. In 2020, due to unforeseen changes, we consolidated our Illinois branch with our Davenport, Iowa team, creating one big happy family under one roof!

2007

Opened our 4th location

We continued our growth by expanding into the Cedar Rapids area in January of 2007, opening our 4th location. The office was moved to Marion in 2011, but we outgrew that space and in 2018 we purchased a new building and moved our office back to Cedar Rapids.

2010

Opened our 5th location

During a visit to Muscatine, we discovered there were no finance companies to serve the needs of the Muscatine community and surrounding areas. In October 2010, we opened our 5th location in the Muscatine Mall. In December of 2015 we held a grand reopening after moving into our newly built office on Park Avenue.

2013

Rebranded and opened our 6th location

As we moved further from our home base, we made the decision to rebrand Lloyd’s Plan, Inc. to LPI Loans; November of 2013.  We wanted our name to represent what we do, however, keep the legacy of our founder,  Lloyd Pottratz.
This big change took place just prior to us opening our newest office in the beautiful city of Des Moines, Iowa.  In December of 2013, we renovated an old bookstore on Merle Hay Road, where we still reside today.

2018

Opened our 7th location

We’re excited to announce that LPI crossed the border into South Dakota. Our 7th branch was opened in November of 2018 in historic Sioux Falls! Lloyd’s Plan SD, Inc. D/B/A LPI Loans Is a Subsidiary of Beresford Bancorporation, Inc. South Dakota is another state with underserved customers in the consumer finance world, and we were happy to step in and fill the gap.

2023

Celebrating 50 years in business!

We have been blessed to serve these communities and we owe it all to our wonderful customers (our reviews tell all!). We will continue to grow and practice the same principals that planted us where we are today. ♥

Community Involvement

Despite tough economic times, Americans give more than $500 billion to their favorite charities on an annual basis. Here at LPI, we want to do our part in giving back to our communities. Following are just some of the many charitable organizations that LPI has made contributions to, to assist the many on-going causes.

Careers

Your talent, experience and work ethic make a difference.

We value those individuals who are independent problem solvers, but can create value in a team-oriented environment and who can recognize when we need to push our clients’ expectations further.

To submit an application, download and complete this form, and return it to one of our locations.

Apply for a loan today.

You’re more than your credit score, your story matters – let us help you get to YES!

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LPI Loans offers fast, flexible, credit-building installment loans for your busy life at six convenient locations in Iowa and South Dakota.

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3717 Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-3600

Open Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm

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