Defined term

Annual percentage rate

Annual percentage rate is a measure of the cost of credit expressed as a yearly rate that relates value received by the consumer to the amount and timing of payments under the applicable disclosure rules.

Also known as APR

economics · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-078 · Last verified August 20, 2026

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Definition

Applicable jurisdiction: US federal disclosure context; applicability is transaction-specific

Definition claim verification: Verified August 20, 2026

In plain language

Use Annual percentage rate only after the cash-flow perspective, timing, contract structure, included costs, and omitted items are made explicit.

What it is not

It is not simply the note interest rate and it is not a forecast of solar investment return.

Decision context

Why it matters

Use the disclosed APR for the actual transaction and compare it with interest rate, amount financed, finance charge, payment schedule, total of payments, term, and prepayment conditions.

Applicable jurisdiction: US federal disclosure context; applicability is transaction-specific

Decision-context claim verification: Verified August 20, 2026

Information boundary

This page provides general educational context, not a site design, production guarantee, utility determination, contract interpretation, legal opinion, tax conclusion, or individualized financial advice. Verify property, equipment, utility, jurisdiction, program, and agreement details before acting.

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