If an interest rate of 8.9% compounded semiannually is charged on a car loan, what effective rate of interest should be disclosed to the borrower?

Compounded Semiannually

Interest that is computed and appended to the original amount semi-annually.

Effective Rate

The actual interest rate that an individual earns or pays on an investment, loan, or other financial product, after compounding and other factors are taken into account.

Car Loan

A financial loan specifically used to purchase a car, typically secured by the car itself as collateral.