The face interest rate is the percentage interest specified on the loan documents, representing the nominal annual interest rate before accounting for additional fees or compounding periods. This term is often compared with the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and the Effective Rate.
An interest rate is the percentage of a loan amount charged by the lender to the borrower for the use of the borrowed funds. It can also represent the rate of return on an investment. Understanding interest rates is crucial for real estate transactions as they significantly affect mortgage payments and the overall cost of borrowing.
