APR disclosure. APRs vary with the lender and the product: Illinois’ statutory advance pricing annualizes to roughly 149% to 177% APR depending on the amount (about 165% on the standard $300), installment products run from about 6.63% to 225%, and sovereign tribal installment offers commonly land between 400% and 800%. APR states the yearly cost of credit, interest and fees together, which is why a short-cycle loan always converts into a large APR even when the dollar fee itself is small. Before any offer is accepted, the lender is required to show the exact APR together with its fee schedule, and quoted rates may change.
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