The monthly effective interest rate. For example, the periodic rate on a credit card with an 18% annual percentage rate is 1.5% per month.

Charge or fee associated with borrowed money.

A fee which is charged for borrowing money, e.g., a loan from a bank or financial institution, lease arrangement, goods bought through hire purchase, etc.

Simply put, an interest rate is the price a lender charges for loaning money. On credit cards, interest rates are a little trickier, because lenders set multiple interest rates. For example, you may have a low, teaser (introductory) rate when you open an account, followed by a higher standard rate for purchases, which turns into a penalty rate if y [..]

An interest rate is the cost or price of borrowing, or the gain from lending, normally expressed as an annual percentage amount.

See Interest, short-term rates.

A rate of return that reflects the relationship between differently dated cash flows; a discount rate.

The ratio, usually expressed as a percentage per annum, of the amount that a debtor has to pay to the creditor over a given period of time to the amount of the principal of the loan, deposit or debt s [..]

A charge, expressed in a percentage, for use of a lender's money.

The rate at which you pay interest to the lender. For example, when the mortgage balance is $100,000, and the interest rate is 6 per cent, one single annual payment will include $6,000 interest. More frequent payments will result in different amounts.

The rate of interest in effect for the monthly payment due.

The percentage of a loan amount that it costs to borrow money.

The percentage of money you pay on the amount you owe on debt such as credit cards, mortgages and loans.

The percentage of money you earn on your investment.

amount of money a lender charges a customer for a loan.

The rate of return on bonds, loans, or deposits. When one speaks of "the" interest rate, it is usually in a model or other context in which there is only one.

The charge or the return on an asset or debt expressed as a percentage of the price or size of the asset or debt. It is usually expressed on an annual basis.

Interest rate is the percentage of the face value of a bond or the balance in a deposit account that you receive as income on your investment. If you multiply the interest rate by the face value or balance, you find the annual amount you receive. For example, if you buy a bond with a face value of $1,000 with a 6% interest rate, you'll rece [..]

The annual rate, expressed as a percentage of principal, payable for use of borrowed money. See: COUPON. Compare: PRICE; YIELD.

The price of funds expressed as a percentage of the total amount loaned or borrowed. This is the cost of borrowing funds and the payment received for lending. Interest rates are invariably expressed a [..]

The cost to borrow money expressed as a percentage of the loan amount over one year.

A percentage of a loan or mortgage value that is paid to the lender as compensation for loaning funds.

Definition A rate which is charged or paid for the use of money. An interest rate is often expressed as an annual percentage of the principal. It is calculated by dividing the amount of interest by th [..]

That percentage of a principal sum earned from investment or charged upon a loan.

Effectively, the amount paid by a borrower to a lender to borrow money. The interest rate can be fixed or variable and can be set for a very short (eg overnight) or for a very long (eg 50 years) perio [..]

is a percentage amount of the whole sum of money, which is either being saved or borrowed. In the case of savings, the saver gets paid either an annual or monthly interest rate amount on the money in [..]

the amount of interest charged on a monthly loan payment, expressed as a percentage.

An interest rate is the price a borrower must pay for taking out a loan. An interest rate may be more complicated in the case of a credit card account due to the fact that lenders will add different types of interest rates. The beginning rate will be low, but new rates can be added with additional purchases.

An amount of money charged for borrowing money or paid for the use of somebody else’s money.

The periodic charge, expressed as a percentage, for use of credit.

the price paid for the use of someone else's money expressed as an annual percentage rate, such as 6.5%.

the rate of return paid to the lender; the interest rate on a Fixed Rate loan remains the same throughout the lifetime of the loan; the interest rate for a Floating Rate loan varies with a variable base rate; LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate – the average interest rate for lending among banks) is typically the base rate for floating rate commer [..]

The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, eit [..]

The annual percentage paid on an interest-bearing savings account or CD, or the interest charged on loans. The interest paid on a deposit account is the "annual percentage yield" (APY) and t [..]

The percentage used to calculate the interest to be paid.

Interest rates change in response to a number of things including revised expectations about inflation, and such changes in the prevailing level of interest rates affects the value of all outstanding bonds.

The rate charged the borrower each period for the loan of money, by custom quoted on an annual basis. A rate of 6%, for example, means a rate of 1/2% per month. A mortgage interest rate is a rate [..]

The price paid for using someone else's money, expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed.

The percentage earned on deposits to a savings account or investment.

The percentage payable to the lender calculated at an annual rate on the principal amount outstanding on a loan.

The fee charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of borrowed money, usually expressed as an annual percentage of the principal; the rate is dependent upon the time value of money, the credit risk of the borrower and the inflation rate. Interest rates can be calculated as simple, compounded or effective.

The percentage of the amount of the loan that has to be paid in interest regularly. This represents the return the lender receives on his or her investment.

The cost of borrowed money, expressed as a percentage for a given period, usually one year. Interest rates are considered by many to be key economic indicators. The Federal Reserve (The Fed), a govern [..]

Another important economic indicator. The price, calculated as a percentage of the money loaned, that banks are charging borrowers for the use of the banks' money.

Interest is the cost paid to borrow money. It is the 'extra' payment made to a lender in exchange for the money loaned. The rate, or "interest rate" is usually expressed as a percentage of the amount of money borrowed.  Learn more...

The simple interest rate, stated as a percentage, charged by a lender on the principal amount of borrowed money. See also: Annual Percentage Rate.

Your interest rate is the percentage that determines how much money (or interest; see above) you're paying to borrow money from someone else—in this case, the institution lending you money to buy [..]

The % of the amount of money borrowed or invested that will be paid annually. If you invested £100 and the interest rate was 3% you would earn £3 a year on that investment.

Expressed as a percentage of 100, the annual rate of interest on an auto loan. Invoice Price

Interest rate, the price of credit, is the rate charged for accessing and using borrowed funds.

The amount of interest charged on a monthly loan payment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

The percentage of payment, in addition to the principal, for the use of credit or for a loan.

The sum charged for borrowing money, expressed as a percentage.

The interest rate is a part of the annual percentage rate (APR) equation. Interest is the annual rate of return that the lender receives on the Principal of the loan. Invoice Price

Interest rate charged by a financial institution for a lease or loan

The cost of borrowing money, usually expressed as a percentage.

The relationship between the amount of money borrowed or lent and the money paid in return for the use of that money. Usually expressed as a percentage per year.

A percentage used to calculate the cost of borrowing money or the amount you will earn. Rates vary from product to product and generally the higher the risk of the loan, the higher the interest rate. Rates may be fixed or variable.

The rate at which interest is payable on any obligation.

Cost paid by borrowers for the use of the money they borrow. Generally, expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed for a period of one year.

If you agree to pay a fixed interest rate on your loan, the interest rate will not go up or down over the borrowing period. You’ll pay the same rate for the whole term. If you choose to pay a variable interest rate, the interest you pay will go up and down in accordance with market rates.

The amount of interest paid per year divided by the principal amount (that is, the amount loaned, deposited, or invested). For example, if you paid $500 in interest per year for a loan of $10,000, the [..]

An interest rate is the ratio that the interest is paid by the debtor of a loan.

A percentage the borrower must pay in addition to the amount borrowed. For example, if $100 is borrowed, the borrower may need to pay the lender $110 over the course of a year, meaning the interest ra [..]

The amount of interest charged on a loan, normally expressed as a percentage per annum.

The percentage charged to borrow money.

Amount charged by a lender for the money borrowed. It can be fixed or variable.

The percentage of the amount of a loan that is charged for a loan. Also, the percentage paid on a savings account.

An amount charged per year on a personal or home loan based on a percentage which varies depending on the type of loan.

The percentage rate which must be paid for the use of investable funds.

The rate charged by a lender for borrowing money. Interest rates are generally fixed at a certain level for the entire length of a loan, though they can also vary over time.

The percentage at which interest is charged on a loan.  A fixed interest rate is a constant rate of the amount borrowed; a variable interest rate is subject to change, anywhere from monthly to annuall [..]

The percentage charged for a loan, usually a percentage of the amount lent. Also, the percentage paid on a savings account.

The term used to describe the cost of borrowing money or the return to the owner of the funds which are invested or lent out. It is usually expressed as a percent per annum of the amount of money borr [..]

the cost of borrowing money, expressed as a percentage, usually over a period of one year.

The cost of borrowed money, expressed as a percentage for a given period, usually one year. Interest rates are considered by many to be key economic indicators. The Federal Reserve (The Fed), a government agency that oversees the national economy and sets monetary policies, regulates interest rates. The Fed may lower interest rates, making borrowin [..]

a percentage used to calculate the cost of borrowing money or the amount you will earn. Rates vary from product to product and generally the higher the risk of the loan, the higher the interest rate. [..]

The cost of borrowed money, expressed as a percentage for a given period, usually one year. Interest rates are considered by many to be key economic indicators. The Federal Reserve (The Fed), a govern [..]

The percentage rate charged in accordance with the terms of your loan, usually stated in the terms of “on an annual basis.”

(1) The rate at which interest is due on any obligation, or is paid on interest bearing assets.

An interest rate is the percentage of the outstanding principal balance of a loan that is paid to the lender in exchange for the use of the borrowed money.

A percentage of a loan or mortgage value that is paid to the lender as compensation for loaning funds.

The cost of borrowed money expressed as a percentage for a given period of time, usually one year.

The cost to borrow money expressed as a percentage of the loan amount over one year.

The periodic charge, expressed as a percentage, for the use of credit.

They don't quote interest rates with car leases. This way you can't check their numbers and discover that they forgot to give you credit for your trade-in, or slipped in that credit life ins [..]

When you borrow money from a bank or finance company the lender charges you interest. It is charged on top of the amount you borrowed and is expressed as a percentage.

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Interest rates change in response to a number of things including revised expectations about inflation, and such changes in the prevailing level of interest rates affects the value of all outstanding [..]

This is the fee you pay to borrow money. Interest is calculated as a percentage of the amount borrowed. The percentage used to calculate the interest on your loan is the interest rate. When it comes time to repay your loan, you can select a fixed interest rate or a floating interest rate.

The actual rate of simple interest paid by the borrower. Different types include variable rate and fixed rate. Variable rate loans adjust according to economic and market conditions, either monthly, quarterly or annually. Fixed rate loans have the same interest rate for the entire term of the loan.

Rate at which interest is currently accruing. Interest accrues on your student loan daily, even if you are not in repayment.

The percentage at which interest is calculated on your loan(s).

The annual rate of interest on the loan, expressed as a percentage of 100.

The periodic charge expressed as a percentage for use of credit.

The percentage of the principal charged annually for the loan.

The annual rate of interest on a loan expressed as a percentage of 100.

The relationship between the amount of money borrowed or lent and the money paid in return for the use of that money. Usually expressed as a percentage per year.

When you are borrowing money, interest rate refers to the price lenders charge you when you use their money for a specified period of time. The rate charged is usually expressed as a percentage of the total amount borrowed.

The amount paid by an individual to a lender over a certain period of time.

The annual rate paid on an interest-bearing account, such as a savings and loans. Different types of accounts pay or charge different rates of interest. The interest paid on an interest-bearing accoun [..]

The rate charged or paid for the use of money proportional to the length of time the money was held.

A fixed, specified ratio of compensation paid to a lender by a borrower on the amount loaned.

The rate of return the lender receives for permitting the borrower to use the mortgage money for a specified term. The interest rate is usually expressed as an annual percentage rate, calculated semi-annually, not in advance.

The rate paid on an interest-bearing account, such as savings, CDs and some checking accounts; also, the rate charged on a loan or line of credit. Different types of accounts and loans pay or charge different rates of interest.

The cost to borrow money expressed as a percentage of the loan amount over one year.

Percentage rate at which money is added to savings or borrowings. The cost of borrowing or lending money.

The fixed amount of money that an issuer agrees to pay the bondholders. It is most often a percentage of the face value of the bond. Interest rates constitute one of the self-regulating mechanisms of [..]

The cost to borrow money expressed as a percentage of the loan amount over one year.

The simple interest rate attached to the terms of a mortgage or other loan. This rate is applied to the outstanding principal owed in determining the portion of a payment attributable to interest and to principal in any given payment.

Another important economic indicator. The price, calculated as a percentage of the money loaned, that banks are charging borrowers for the use of the banks’ money.

The disclosed percentage rate paid on balances in interest-bearing checking and savings accounts.

The monthly effective rate paid (or received if you are a creditor) on borrowed money. Expressed as a percentage of the sum borrowed or invested.

The percentage of an amount of money that is borrowed and is paid for during a specific period of time specified in the terms of the loan. The usual way of calculating interest — as a percentage of the sum borrowed.

The amount charged by the lender to the borrower for borrowing a sum of money expressed as percentage of sum borrowed.

Interest rate is the price of borrowing or "renting" money as an asset with its purchasing power services. As the "renting" of money [..]

The charge for money borrowed, calculated as a percentage of the capital that has been loaned.

Percent paid on deposits and other investments determined by the interaction of the supply and demand for funds in the money market.

The cost of holding money as a loan. There are lending and borrowing rates. Yield on a transaction over a certain term expressed as a percentage of the capital that produces it. Price paid for using l [..]

The price of borrowing, expressed as a percent of the amount borrowed. See Discount.

How much money a customer has to pay back in addition the money borrowed.

The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures.

The percentage at which interest is calculated on a loan(s).

A percentage representing the charged return on a security (e.g. a loan or debt) by a lender to a creditor. Interest rare is typically given on an annual basis (known as the annual percentage rate).

The rate that determines how much a lender charges a borrower in exchange for lending money. Interest rates are expressed as percentages of the total loan. Interest rates can vary widely depending on [..]

A fee charged for the use of borrowed money. Interest is calculated as a percentage of the principal loan amount. The rate may be constant throughout the life of the loan (fixed rate) or it may change [..]

The percentage of a sum of money charged to a borrower for its use.

cost paid to borrow money. This rate may be fixed or variable.

The rate at which interest is paid by a borrower for the use of money that they borrow from a lender.  Specifically, the interest rate is a percentage of principal to be paid. 

The percentage at which interest is calculated on your loan(s).

This is the fee charged for use of money. The interest is calculated as a percentage of the principal balance.

The cost paid to borrow money. This rate may be fixed or variable.

The percentage at which interest is calculated on your loan(s).

The interest rate is the annual percentage of the loan or credit card amount that is charged for its use. For Federal Direct Stafford

                                                                                                                                                     The actual amount of simple interest paid by the bo [..]

The percentage at which interest is calculated on a loan.

The percentage rate added to the loan. Need-based loan interest is subsidized, and does not accrue while you are enrolled at least half-time, during some periods of deferment, or for most loans, durin [..]

The rate charged on the value of the money being borrowed, usually displayed as an annual percentage. Interim order

The cost or value of money. Interest rates are typically quoted as an annual percentage, that can be earned on funds that have been loaned, or that must be paid on funds that have been borrowed.

The percentage rate charged for the use of money, usually quoted on an annual basis.

The annual rate of interest on the loan, expressed as a percentage of 100.  

Rate charged or paid for the use of money, normally expressed as a percentage.

Interest Rate is the percentage charged on outstanding loan balances.

The percentage rate of return charged for use of a sum of money. This percentage rate is specified in the mortgage note. See note rate.

The percentage rate that represents the cost of borrowing or the benefit of lending money.

The monthly effective interest rate. For example, the periodic rate on a credit card with an 18% annual percentage rate is 1.5% per month.

An interest rate is the amount of interest due per period, as a proportion of the amount lent, deposited or borrowed (called the principal sum). The total interest on an amount lent or borrowed depend [..]