Effective Annual Rate
EAR=(1+r/n)^n−1,r 名义年利率、n 复利次数,是贷款的真实年化成本。比较信贷产品应以 EAR 而非合同 APR 为准,高频复利会显著抬高成本。
| Item | Formula / Note | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| EAR | EAR = (1+r/m)^m - 1 | Standard EAR (Truth in Savings Act) |
| Nominal rate | r per-period nominal, m periods/yr | Nominal rate convention |
| Comparability | Use EAR to compare frequencies | Standard |