释义 |
variable interest rate Variable interest rateSee: Adjustable rateAdjustable RateAn interest rate on a loan or convertible security that changes periodically. For example, an adjustable rate mortgage has a certain interest rate that changes with varying frequency. The frequency of the change is called the adjustment rate. Usually, the adjustable rate is set according to some outside benchmark; for example, a loan might set the interest rate at LIBOR + 1%. An advantage of adjustable rate loans is the fact that one's interest rate might fall over time; this is a particular advantage if prevailing interest rates are high at the time of the loan. A disadvantage to adjustable rates is the uncertainty associated with them: one's payments on the loan generally rise or fall.variable interest rateA loan interest rate that changes as some outside factor,preferably one not within the control of the lender,changes.Commonly seen in adjustable-rate mortgages. |