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EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE

California Department of Real Estate

Updated 08-20-2026

EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE

The percentage of interest that is actually being paid by the borrower for the use of the money, distinct from nominal interest.

California Department of Real Estate Glossary

California Department of Real Estate · p. 13

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