Fixed, Floating, and Variable Rates
Banking rate terms for fixed, floating, variable, blended, contract, and face interest-rate structures.
Banking terms for fixed, variable, floating, teaser, contract, market, and zero-percent interest-rate structures.
Rate types and loan pricing terms describe whether a banking rate is fixed, variable, floating, contractual, market-based, nominal, promotional, or tied to another reference rate.
Use this branch when the label on the rate affects loan payments, deposit yield, pricing spread, reset behavior, or the comparison between advertised and economic cost.
| Area | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Fixed, Floating, and Variable Rates | Locked rates, adjustable rates, benchmark-linked rates, contract rates, and blended rates. |
| Market, Nominal, and Promotional Rates | Market rates, nominal rates, teaser rates, long-term rates, and zero-percent offers. |
A fixed rate shifts rate-change risk differently than a floating or variable rate. A nominal or promotional rate may not reflect the effective annual cost after compounding, fees, or expiration. A contract rate may matter legally even when a current market rate has moved.
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Banking rate terms for fixed, floating, variable, blended, contract, and face interest-rate structures.
Banking terms for market rates, nominal rates, teaser rates, long-term rates, and zero-percent interest offers.