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Variable rate

Any Interest rate or dividend that changes on a periodic Basis. Variable rates are often used for Convertible, Mortgage, and certain other kinds of Loan. The change is usually tied to Movement of an outside Indicator, such as the prime Interest rate. Movement above or below certain levels is often prevented by a predetermined Floor and ceiling for a given rate. also called Adjustable rate.

Related Terms: 15 Adjustable rate, Basis, Call, Convertible, Floor, Indicator, Interest, Interest rate, Loan, Low, Mortgage, Movement, Prime, Term, Variable rate
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