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The “annual percentage rate” is the cost of the loan in percentage terms and includes private mortgage insurance and prepaid finance charges (loan discount, origination fees, prepaid interest and other credit costs). The APR is calculated by spreading these charges over the life of the loan, resulting in a higher rate than the interest rate shown on the note.
