Not exact matches
But what about those more complex calculations, such as the cost to break your mortgage or the ability to compare three mortgage options while determining your effective interest rate (that's the rate you actually pay when you factor in
compounding interest
over the
term of the
loan)?
APR is an annual percentage rate so most other
loans will be taken out
over a minimum
of 1 year, and when you consider the
compound interest
over this
term can add up.
The rate is calculated in a standard way, taking the average
compound interest rate
over the
term of the
loan, so borrowers can compare
loans.