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During a mortgage consultation, Raj notices that one lender quoted a 6.125% interest rate but a 6.34% APR on the same fixed-rate loan. What does the higher APR usually indicate?

Correct Answer

B) That the annual cost measure includes the note rate plus points and certain finance charges

APR is a broader measure of borrowing cost than the note interest rate. It generally includes the rate itself plus points and certain finance charges paid to obtain the loan, so APR is often higher than the stated rate.

Answer Options
A
That the lender is projecting future property tax increases into the annual cost
B
That the annual cost measure includes the note rate plus points and certain finance charges
C
That the quoted interest rate will automatically rise after the first twelve payments
D
That the lender is assuming the borrower will make extra principal payments each year

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