What is the meaning of Annual Percentage Rate?

Subtopics: APR 

Also known as A. P. R. The' Annual Percentage Rate' is the cost of your credit expressed in terms of an annual rate. The A. P. R. Takes into account "points" or "closing costs" that may be included in your loan amount and is often higher than your interest rate for this reason.

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