Annual Percentage Rate (Apr)

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Annual Percentage Rate (Apr)?

A measure of the cost of credit, expressed as a yearly rate. It includes interest as well as other charges. The rules apply to all lenders by federal law so that the APR provides consumers with a good basis for comparing the cost of loans, including mortgage plans.

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