What Amount Of Interest Is Charged On The Loan?
If you are approved for a loan, the lender typically charges interest on the loan in the form of APR (Annual percentage rate) as an industry borrowing reference metric. The amount of APR will vary depending on each borrower’s financial circumstances, such as level of income, credit score, amount of loan and the period over which repayments are made.
For payday loans, the typical APR for a good credit applicant starts from 300% APR rising to about 600% APR for an applicant with a bad credit score. The period of repayment is usually shorter (often a few weeks) for payday loans so although the APR is much higher, the shorter duration means the impact on interest payments is often more limited.
Payday loans can be risky, particularly if repayments are not made on time and in full as they can be high-cost. We see them as a useful way to access cash quickly as a short-term option for a small amount (typically $500 or less) that’s repaid when you receive your next paycheck.
For other types of loans such as a personal loan or an installment loan, the APR typically starts from around 36% for applicants with a good credit profile. Please see a working calculation of APR.
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