Finance

Under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) differs from the note rate because the APR:

AReflects only the principal and interest payment
BIncludes certain fees and costs, making it a better indicator of the true cost of borrowing✓ Correct
CIs always lower than the note rate
DIs set by the Federal Reserve

Explanation

The APR includes not just the interest rate but also certain fees (origination fees, mortgage insurance, etc.) spread over the loan term, giving borrowers a more complete picture of the loan's true cost.

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