What is Total Cost?

Quick definition

Total cost is the overall amount paid across the loan, including principal, interest, and applicable fees.

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Overview

Total cost combines principal repayments, total interest, and fees to show the full projected outflow over the scenario term.

Comparing total cost across scenarios can reveal trade-offs that are not obvious from repayment size alone.

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