How Personal Loan APR Differs From Base Interest Rates

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How Personal Loan APR Differs From Base Interest Rates

Learn why APR reflects total borrowing costs by incorporating origination fees and closing expenses.

Interest Rate vs APR

While interest rate determines monthly interest charges, APR combines interest rates with upfront fees to present an accurate annualized cost metric.