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Effective interest rates
Effective interest rates reflect the total cost of borrowing once fees and charges are included, so they help holders and buyers compare the true cost of different mortgage deals.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other debt secured on it.
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