Debt & credit · Module 21

What does a loan
really cost?

A loan is quickly taken out – the true cost only shows on a second look.

See through loans
The consumer loan

Cash, but costly

Interestcapped, but high
Effective rateshows the truth
Total costnot just the instalment
Leasing

Use instead of own

Only useno ownership
In the endusually more
Clausesmileage, return
The comparison

Always the total cost

Not the instalmentoften deceives
Total costthe honest comparison
Termlonger is dearer
The alternative

Save instead of borrow

Savingpays no interest
Stay freeno obligation
Loanonly for real value
Good to know

Are you paying too much for loans?

💡 First step: A loan costs more than the instalment reveals – what counts is the effective annual rate and the total cost. Leasing means using instead of owning. Often saving is the cheapest financing.
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