Hideout at a glance
- Population: 1,398 — 143rd in Utah, which has 255 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 923 people (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: up about 51.5% from the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Utah places: 143rd of the state's 255 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: ahead of around 44% of Utah places in population terms (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 40.6460, -111.4058 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Park City, UT (5 mi); Francis, UT (7 mi); Kamas, UT (7 mi); Heber, UT (7 mi); Midway, UT (9 mi), each a US Census place with its estimated population.
- Smaller places nearby: Interlaken, UT (8 mi); Brighton, UT (11 mi); Alta, UT (12 mi), per US Census Bureau estimates.
What a personal loan costs in Hideout
Personal loans are closed-end installment debt, so the monthly payment and the payoff date are known from the start.
Judge an offer by its APR, which blends the interest rate with fees, and use the personal loan calculator to see the total cost.
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.
Set the loan amount from the expense itself rather than the maximum you are approved for, and keep the payment within your existing budget.
Utah lending rules that apply in Hideout
The table lists the Utah rules that apply to a loan made in Hideout, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | No general cap — parties may agree to any rate; 10% per annum legal rate if no rate is specified (Utah Code § 15-1-1) Source says: The parties to a lawful written, verbal, or implied contract may agree upon any rate of interest for the contract | Utah State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Legal; deferred deposit lenders must register with the Utah DFI (Utah Code Title 7, ch. 23) Source says: It is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of cashing checks or the business of deferred deposit lending in Utah | Utah State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer lenders under the Utah Consumer Credit Code (Title 70C) must file a Consumer Credit Notification via NMLS Source says: Entities subject to the UCCC's notification requirement must file a Consumer Credit Notification (CCN) through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). | Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Source says: The Department of Financial Institutions regulates 19 banks, 22 credit unions, 17 industrial banks and 1 trust company. | Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Hideout
The steps below are worth completing first when you borrow in Hideout:
- 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 Utah using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.