Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

GeneralGlossary term

Definition

The yearly cost of borrowing money, including interest and fees, expressed as a percentage. APR provides a complete picture of loan costs beyond just the interest rate.

Related terms

Interest RateThe percentage charged by a lender for borrowing money, or earned on savings and investments. Can be fixed or variable depending on the financial product.

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