Windy Hills at a glance
- Population: 2,403 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate), the 128th-largest of 416 places in Kentucky.
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 count put the population at 2,429 (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: a loss of about 1.1% since the 2020 count (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Kentucky places: 128th out of 416 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: about 69% of Kentucky's Census places are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 38.2717 latitude, -85.6396 longitude (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Graymoor-Devondale, KY (1 mi); St. Matthews, KY (2 mi); Indian Hills, KY (2 mi); Lyndon, KY (3 mi); Hurstbourne, KY (3 mi) (Census populations, approximate straight-line distance).
- Nearest smaller communities: Crossgate, KY (1 mi); Maryhill Estates, KY (1 mi); Woodlawn Park, KY (1 mi) (Census populations).
What a personal loan costs in Windy Hills
A personal loan hands you a single sum and a repayment schedule of equal monthly installments over an agreed term.
The advertised interest rate leaves out fees that the APR captures, which is why APR is the number to weigh; try the personal loan calculator before you apply.
Choosing a longer term eases the monthly budget but adds interest over the life of the loan; a shorter term costs more per month and less overall.
A useful rule is to keep the new payment inside the room your budget already has, so the loan eases pressure instead of adding to it.
Kentucky lending rules that apply in Windy Hills
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Kentucky, and therefore in Windy Hills.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payday lending status | Permitted under license (deferred deposit service business; payday loans) Source says: "The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has secured the services of Veritec Solutions, LLC to provide a common database with real-time access for deferred deposit transactions". | Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer Loan Company license required (KRS Chapter 286.4) Source says: "How to License a Consumer Loan Company: 1. Read KRS 286.4 and the applicable administrative regulations under KAR 808, Chapter 6". | Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Source says: "The Department of Financial Institutions' mission is to serve Kentucky residents by promoting access to a stable financial industry, implementing effective and efficient regulatory oversight". | Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16 |
| Consumer Loan Company license — statutory basis | License required from the commissioner to make loans at a greater rate of interest than otherwise permitted by law Source says: "No person shall, without first obtaining a license from the commissioner, engage in the business of making loans ... at a greater rate of interest". | Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (Kentucky Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | Up to 19% per annum, or 4% over the 90-day commercial-paper discount rate, whichever is less (by written agreement) Source says: "At a per annum rate not to exceed four percent (4%) in excess of the discount rate on ninety (90) day commercial paper ... or nineteen percent (19%), whichever is less". | Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (Kentucky Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Windy Hills
The order below is a sensible way to approach a loan in Windy 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 Kentucky using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.