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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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That would slash the average annual percentage rate roughly in half, a move meant to help consumers chip away at their debt burdens.

From MarketWatch

Someone carrying a roughly $6,700 balance would save $899 each month with a 10% annual percentage rate, according to Shearer’s estimates.

From MarketWatch

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

But if you pay your bill in full each month, the card’s annual percentage rate doesn’t matter since you’ll never be charged interest.

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times