Lenders charge borrowers interest for the use of money, calculated based on a percentage of the loan amount. Additional fees, such as discount points , may also apply but interest remains the primary charge. Usury refers to excessively high-interest rates, which are often illegal. ;
The lender primarily charges the borrower interest for the use of their money, calculated as a percentage of the loan amount. Other fees, like discount points, may apply, but interest is the main charge. Usury refers to illegal, excessively high-interest rates.
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