Definition
Interest calculated only on the original principal.
Why it’s relevant today
Some short-term loans and savings examples still use this transparent method.
Why it matters
It makes basic borrowing costs easy to compare.
Interest calculated only on the original principal.
Some short-term loans and savings examples still use this transparent method.
It makes basic borrowing costs easy to compare.
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