What is Loan Term?

Quick definition

A loan term is the total length of time you have to repay a loan, typically expressed in years.

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Longer terms can reduce repayment size but may increase total interest over the life of the loan.

Shorter terms usually increase repayments but can reduce total borrowing cost.

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