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Payments, Costs and Comparing Offers

Why should I look at APR as well as the quoted profit rate?

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Where U.S. disclosures provide an APR, it is a broader cost measure that includes specified financing charges, rather than only the stated rate. It does not replace reviewing fees, timing and contract terms. Ask the provider to explain the calculation for your transaction. APR is a disclosure measure, not a Shariah certification.

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