Withheld
A hypothetical $1,000 principal with a $50 withheld fee leaves $950 to receive, before other deductions.
AMERICAN LOAN & REFINANCE · NEW JERSEY
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Bring net cash, the periodic payment, all required fees and the full repayment total into the same comparison.
YOUR DECISION
A clear next step
Bring net cash, the periodic payment, all required fees and the full repayment total into the same comparison.
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THE DETAILS THAT CHANGE YOUR DECISION
The figures an offer needs
| Figure | What it tells you | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Net proceeds | Money actually available for the expense | A withheld fee can reduce the deposit |
| Contract interest rate | Rate used to calculate interest | Fixed or adjustable; interest calculation method |
| Disclosed APR | Annualized cost under the lender’s disclosure | Not interchangeable with the contract rate |
| Payment and term | Recurring obligation and duration | Frequency, first due date, final payment |
| Total payments and fees | Full cost of the obligation | Upfront, financed, late and optional charges |
WORK WITH YOUR OWN TERMS
Work with your own figures
Replace the sample with the terms you are considering.
THE DETAILS THAT CHANGE YOUR DECISION
Count a fee once, in the right place
Financed
If a $50 fee is added to a $1,000 principal, the modeled balance is $1,050. Interest may apply to that balance.
Upfront
If paid separately, a $50 fee requires $50 cash at the start. Keep it outside the regular-payment total and add it once to total outflows.
THE DETAILS THAT CHANGE YOUR DECISION
Choose the result that fits your goal
Lower payment
May come from a longer term, which can increase total interest.
Lower total cost
Needs a like-for-like comparison of net cash, fees and payoff dates.
Unknown charge
Leave it unresolved until the lender provides it; do not silently assume zero.