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Explain the difference between an interest rate and finance charge.

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The difference between an interest rate and a finance charge is, an interest rate is a percentage of the money borrowed, when added to the principal sum when paying back. A finance charge is a fee for using credit.

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a finance charge is the total amount of money you owe to a lender for borrowing money.

interest is a part of the total finance charge.
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