{"id":3208066,"date":"2023-10-30T18:34:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T22:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/?p=161402"},"modified":"2023-10-30T18:34:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T22:34:22","slug":"understanding-apr-on-loans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/berkshirelawllc.com\/?p=3208066","title":{"rendered":"Understanding APR on Loans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The APR (annual percentage rate) on a loan is the total cost of borrowing money. Understanding APR is crucial when applying for a mortgage, personal loan, credit card, or real estate loan. The percentage amount greatly impacts the total cost of your loan. Therefore, comparing APRs is the most effective method to discover the best financing offers. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Scott Gibson<\/strong> The APR (annual percentage rate) on a loan is the total cost of borrowing money. 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