Glossary
APR
APR stands for annual percentage rate and represents the yearly cost of borrowing, including interest and some fees depending on the product.
Financial glossary
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Each term is linked back into practical guides, calculators, and comparisons so readers can understand the concept and return to the decision that brought them there.
Glossary
Expense Ratio
An expense ratio is the annual fee a fund charges investors, expressed as a percentage of assets, and it quietly compounds against long-term returns.
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Debt-to-Income Ratio
Debt-to-income ratio compares monthly debt payments to gross monthly income and is commonly used in mortgage underwriting and affordability decisions.
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Deductible
A deductible is the amount you pay out of pocket before insurance coverage begins for a covered claim.
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Annual Percentage Yield
Annual percentage yield, or APY, reflects how much a deposit account earns in a year after compounding is considered.
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Loan-to-Value Ratio
Loan-to-value ratio compares your mortgage amount with the value of the property and affects down payment requirements, rates, and PMI exposure.