APR Calculator
Calculate the true Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of a loan including mandatory lender fees, origination charges, and points.
How to use the APR Calculator
- 1Enter loan principal amount.
- 2Enter stated nominal interest rate.
- 3Enter loan term in months.
- 4Enter total upfront lender fees and finance charges.
How APR is Calculated
Blends total finance charges and interest into an annualized percentage rate relative to the net principal proceeds.
Finance charges include origination points and processing fees that increase the true cost of credit.
- 1Interest at 8% = $1,281.00
- 2Total Finance Charges = $1,281 + $300 = $1,581.00
- 3Effective APR = 9.94%
What affects APR results
- Upfront fees and points relative to loan size.
- Loan term length (fees have a larger APR impact on shorter-term loans).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is APR higher than the advertised interest rate?
APR includes upfront fees, discount points, and closing costs spread across the loan term, revealing the complete annual cost of borrowing.
Why is APR usually higher than the advertised nominal rate?
APR incorporates mandatory upfront charges such as origination fees, processing costs, and closing points spread across the loan duration.
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