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Definition
A representative example shows a specific illustrative loan — for instance, £10,000 over 36 months at a stated representative APR, with the monthly payment and total amount repayable — so different offers can be lined up side by side. For regulated consumer credit the format is prescribed; business lenders often provide one voluntarily to aid comparison.
In plain terms
It turns a bare rate into a full picture: what you borrow, what you pay each month, and what it costs in total.
Why it matters for your company
Ask every lender for a representative example including all fees, then compare the totals. Build your own with the loan comparison calculator. See total amount payable.
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