What are term charges in hire purchase?
KiraBoss Editorial· Last reviewed 2026-01-01· 1 min read
Term charges are the total interest portion of a Malaysian hire purchase.
Formula: Amount Financed × Flat Rate × Tenure Years.
They are added to the financed amount and split across all monthly instalments.
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