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What is APR? Mortgage basics (En Español & In English) La Belle Mar Realty 786-953-7807

by LA BELLE MAR REALTY 04/08/2025

La Belle Mar Realty  Maria Casas  Broker/ Founder  Office: 786-953-7807

When searching for a mortgage, many homeowners might wonder: “What is APR?” Mortgage loans have interest rates, but also other costs - this is where the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) comes into play.

But what exactly does APR mean, and why does it matter for your mortgages? Here is a basic guide to help you understand this crucial aspect of a loan estimate:

Translation: Al buscar una hipoteca, muchos propietarios se preguntan: "¿Qué es la APR/TAE?". Los préstamos hipotecarios tienen tasas de interés, pero también otros costos; aquí es donde entra en juego la Tasa Anual Equivalente (TAE).

Pero ¿qué significa exactamente la TAE, Tasa Anual Equivalente, y por qué es importante para sus hipotecas? Aquí tiene una guía básica para ayudarle a comprender este aspecto crucial de la estimación de un préstamo:

 

What is APR Annual Percentage Rate ?

APR, or annual percentage rate, represents the amount of interest you’ll pay on a loan yearly. It’s a term you’re likely to encounter in the financial world, as credit card companies and lenders are required to include APR in their advertisements. it is important that you shop for your APR in any financial transaction especially a Loan.

Translation: La TAE, o tasa de porcentaje anual, representa la cantidad de interés que pagará anualmente por un préstamo. Es un término común en el mundo financiero, ya que las compañías de tarjetas de crédito y los prestamistas deben incluir la TAE en sus anuncios. Es importante que compare su TAE en cualquier transacción financiera, especialmente en un préstamo.

 

APR in mortgage loans

With mortgages, the advertised APR may be different from the mortgage interest rate. This is because the APR includes other factors like lender fees, closing costs, mortgage points and private mortgage insurance along with the regular interest rate.

Translation: En el caso de las hipotecas, la TAE anunciada puede ser diferente de la tasa de interés hipotecaria. Esto se debe a que la TAE incluye otros factores, como las comisiones del prestamista, los costos de cierre, los puntos hipotecarios y el seguro hipotecario privado, además de la tasa de interés regular.

 

APR vs interest rate

One simple way to compare APR, Annual Percentage Rate, and mortgage interest rates is to consider APR to be the “overall cost” of borrowing money for your home. While your mortgage rate directly affects your monthly mortgage payments, the APR, Annual Percentage Rate, reflects the total annual cost of the mortgage.

For this reason, many experts recommend comparing APR when shopping for a loan. The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) requires both lenders and credit card companies to disclose the APR up front, which makes it simpler to compare. However, it’s important to check with each individual lender to find out which fees are included in their advertised APR.

Mortgage APR is important to understand along with the myriad other financial terms in the real estate world. The more you know about what goes into your potential loan payments, the better decision you can make on a mortgage.

Translation: Una forma sencilla de comparar la TAE (Tasa Anual Equivalente) y las tasas de interés hipotecarias es considerar la TAE como el "costo total" de pedir prestado dinero para su vivienda. Si bien la tasa de su hipoteca afecta directamente sus pagos hipotecarios mensuales, la TAE (Tasa Anual Equivalente) refleja el costo anual total de la hipoteca.

Por esta razón, muchos expertos recomiendan comparar la TAE al buscar un préstamo. La Ley de Veracidad en los Préstamos (TILA, por sus siglas en inglés) exige que tanto los prestamistas como las compañías de tarjetas de crédito divulguen la TAE por adelantado, lo que facilita la comparación. Sin embargo, es importante consultar con cada prestamista para saber qué comisiones incluye la TAE anunciada.

Es importante comprender la TAE hipotecaria, junto con la gran variedad de términos financieros del mundo inmobiliario. Cuanto más sepa sobre los posibles pagos de su préstamo, mejor podrá tomar una decisión hipotecaria.

 

Never be embarassed to ask what is the interest and the APR for the credit card or Loan. Remember it is better to check twice than to be stuck later. If you are still having questions about real estate or mortgage pros vs cons you can always contact our office. 

Translation: No dude en preguntar cuál es el interés y la TAE de su tarjeta de crédito o préstamo. Recuerde que es mejor revisarlo dos veces que quedarse atascado. Si aún tiene preguntas sobre las ventajas y desventajas de los bienes raíces o las hipotecas, puede contactar con nuestra oficina.

La Belle Mar Realty  Maria Casas  Broker/ Founder  Office: 786-953-7807  (Hablamos su idioma!)

 

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