Amount Financed

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Definition of 'Amount Financed'

The actual amount of credit made available to a borrower in a loan, as defined by Regulation Z disclosure requirements of the Truth In Lending Act. Specifically, it is the amount of the loan principal, less prepaid finance charges (loan origination fees, so-called points, adjusted interest, etc.) and any required deposit balance. The amount financed is used to calculate the annual percentage rate.
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Investopedia explains 'Amount Financed'

The purpose of the Truth In Lending Act, passed in 1968, is to standardize the disclosures made to borrowers concerning the terms of a loan, most notably in the way costs are calculated. The Act prescribes that a Truth In Lending Disclosure Statement - which includes the amount financed - be provided to the consumer within three days of applying for a loan. The Statement enables borrowers to compare the costs of loans among different lenders.

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