Investor profile - IL
William Meritt
William Meritt is a real estate investor and operator based in Peoria, IL. Public filings show activity across 2 properties held through 4 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include INB, Commerce Bank, and Heartland Bank and Trust Company.
William's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $7.1M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 22 mortgage filings and 2 properties held through 4 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in multifamily and residential assets recorded between 2011 and 2022.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Peoria, IL
ZIP codes: 61554 and 61764
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in PEKIN and PONTIAC.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (4)
IL · 0 properties · 11 mortgages
IL · 1 property · 5 mortgages
IL · 0 properties · 4 mortgages
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Mortgages (22)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2022 | $55k | Open | INB | JENJER LLC | 3316 N EL VISTA AVE, PEORIA, IL 61604 |
| 11/07/2022 | $50k | Closed | INB | JENJER LLC | 2612 N VICTORIA AVE, PEORIA, IL 61604 |
| 05/17/2022 | $88k | Closed | INB | VIP INVESTMENTS OF PEORIA LLC | 5114 N SHERIDAN RD, PEORIA, IL 61614 |
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Owned Properties (2)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1403 ANN ELIZA ST, PEKIN, IL 61554 | RAMROD STRAIGHT LLC | Owns - 8.4 yrs | $210k |
| 905 N DEERFIELD RD, PONTIAC, IL 61764 | PONTIAC APARTMENTS LLC | Owns - 12.7 yrs | $2.2M |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in multifamily and residential properties across Peoria, IL.
What companies is William Meritt associated with?
William Meritt is associated with 4 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include JENJER LLC, RAMROD STRAIGHT LLC, VIP INVESTMENTS OF PEORIA LLC, and PONTIAC APARTMENTS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 2 properties are associated with William Meritt and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting William Meritt to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references INB, Commerce Bank, and Heartland Bank and Trust Company, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2022, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2022.
How is associated activity determined?
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