My usage is for USA only at this point. I have inputs of loanAmount, monthlyInterestRate, numberMonths, loanFees; so this would be for fixed monthly payments.
I understand that commons-math doesn't have specific finance methods however I think the APR formula is a non-linear equation that I was hoping commons-math could help solve. -Dave -----Original Message----- From: Luc Maisonobe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 2:45 PM To: Commons Users List Subject: Re: commons-math usage to calculate APR? David Hoffer a écrit : > Can anyone point me to an example of how to use commons-math to calculate > APR (Annual Percentage Rate)? There are no specific finance related algorithm in commons-math. > > I think this is solvable using either the NewtonSolver or BisectionSolver > but I am not sure how to accomplish this. Perhaps a different way is > better. I think so, but it depends on what you really need. APR computation seems to be slightly different depending on local regulations (for example USA or EU). It also depends on the assumptions you do and the input data. For example you can compute it one way for fixed monthly payments and another way for varying monthly payments. > > Any help would be greatly appreciated. Could you explain your needs more precisely ? Luc > > Thanks. > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
