Financial Literacy• Published: September 2, 2026
Calculating Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on Small-Dollar eCheck Loans
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Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Regulation Z mandates that all consumer creditors disclose borrowing costs as an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) to facilitate cross-product cost comparisons.
1. The Formula for Short-Term APR
📐 APR Mathematical Calculation
APR = ((Total Finance Fees / Amount Financed) / Loan Term in Days) × 365 × 100
| Financed Sum | Finance Charge Fee | Repayment Period | Effective Annualized APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300 | $45 | 14 Days | 391.07% |
| $500 | $75 | 14 Days | 391.07% |
| $1,000 | $100 | 30 Days | 121.67% |
| $2,500 | $175 | 90 Days | 28.39% |
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