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True Cost of Loans

The lender shows you the monthly payment. We show you what it actually costs.

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True Cost of Loans

The lender shows the monthly payment. We show what the loan really costs you.

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Bank ~13-25% · SACCO ~12% · mobile loans often 60-400% annualised

= . Type above for longer terms, e.g. a 240-month mortgage.

Processing, arrangement, legal and valuation fees, plus excise duty on charges.

Credit life or asset insurance the lender requires, often 0.3-1.5% per year.

Ledger, account or administration fees some lenders charge every month.

This loan really costs

for in your pocket

Monthly payment

Interest + fees

Cost per 100

Where every coin goes

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