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APR (Annual Percentage Rate)

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Definition: The total annual cost of borrowing, including interest and standard fees, expressed as a percentage.

APR makes credit comparable across products and providers. Representative APR is the rate at least 51% of accepted applicants will receive — the rate you are offered may differ depending on your credit profile.

Primary source: legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/39

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