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annual percentage rate

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noun

  1. APR. the annual equivalent of a rate of interest when the rate is quoted more frequently than annually, usually monthly

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One of Triways’s cash advances had an estimated annual percentage rate of 2,190%, a disclosure document shows.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

People carrying a balance on their cards paid an average 22.30% annual percentage rate in the fourth quarter of 2025, Fed data showed.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 19, 2026

According to Bankrate External link, the average retail credit card annual percentage rate has surpassed 30%, one of the highest levels since it began tracking the rate 40 years ago.

From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025

These plans range from months to years and charge an annual percentage rate of up to 36%, depending on the provider.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2023

Marcus, the consumer-banking arm of Goldman Sachs, is offering a 10-month C.D. at an annual percentage rate of 5.05 percent.

From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2023

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