Oakwood Hills at a glance
- Population: a Census-estimated 2,053, placing it 470th among Illinois's 1,294 places (Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 2,072 residents (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census).
- 2020 to 2023 change: a loss of about 0.9% since the 2020 count (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Illinois places: 470th of the state's 1,294 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: about 64% of places in Illinois are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: it sits at 42.2481, -88.2400 in the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities: Cary, IL (3 mi); Island Lake, IL (3 mi); Fox River Grove, IL (4 mi); Lake Barrington, IL (4 mi); Crystal Lake, IL (5 mi); each population is a US Census Bureau estimate.
- Nearest smaller communities: Port Barrington, IL (2 mi); Prairie Grove, IL (2 mi); Holiday Hills, IL (3 mi) (Census populations).
What a personal loan costs in Oakwood Hills
With an installment loan the payment is fixed for the life of the loan, so the schedule is predictable from the first month to the last.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
A lender weighs your credit profile, income and debts when setting the rate, and a longer term lowers the payment at the cost of more interest overall.
A payment that strains the budget is a warning sign; a smaller loan or a little more saving time is the safer route.
Illinois lending rules that apply in Oakwood Hills
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Illinois, and therefore in Oakwood Hills.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 9% annual percentage rate (general written-contract interest cap) Source says: "it shall be lawful for the parties to stipulate or agree that an annual percentage rate of 9%, or any less sum". | Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Permitted under license; capped at 36% annual percentage rate (payday loans) Source says: "shall not contract for or receive a charge exceeding a 36% annual percentage rate ... for a payday loan". | Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer Installment Loan Act license required from the Director of Financial Institutions (loans above 9% APR) Source says: "No person ... shall engage in the business of making loans of money ... except ... after first obtaining a license from the Director of Financial Institutions". | Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Financial Institutions Source says: "DFI licenses, charters, and examines a wide variety of financial products and services including: Consumer and Sales Finance and Collection Agencies". | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as of 2026-09-16 |
| Installment lender net-worth requirement | $30,000 minimum positive net worth (plus $25,000 surety bond) Source says: "every applicant shall prove ... that the applicant has and will maintain a positive net worth of a minimum of $30,000". | Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Oakwood Hills
The order below is a sensible way to approach a loan in Oakwood Hills:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Illinois using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.