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FINANCE
Money Factor
The "interest rate" of a lease, expressed as a small decimal. Multiply by 2400 for APR.
// Why it matters
In a lease, the money factor replaces the APR. It's a small decimal like 0.00125 (which equals 3% APR — multiply by 2400 to convert). Dealers will sometimes mark up the money factor without telling you, just like they mark up APR on a loan. ALWAYS ask "what's the buy-rate money factor?" and compare to the rate you're being offered. Tools like Edmunds' lease calculator help spot money factor markups.
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