A condition that results when the flow rate varies appreciably during a test period. This can be contrasted to multirate conditions, which describe the step changes in rate demanded by certain test de [..]

Definition Any interest rate or dividend that changes on a periodic basis. Variable rates are often used for convertibles, mortgages, and certain other kinds of loans. The change is usually tied to mo [..]

A rate that can move up or down at any time. Usually linked to changes in the Bank of England Base Rate.

An interest rate that fluctuates or is periodically reset.

Common with mortgages. An interest rate on a loan that may change over time so a borrower’s repayment plan may go up or down. The benefit to a variable interest rate is that if the underlying interest rate declines, the borrower’s interest payments also reduce. Some good deals are possible but there is also the risk of monthly payments increasing. [..]

An interest rate that varies over the term of a loan.

A variable rate is an interest rate that may fluctuate over the life of the loan, unlike a fixed rate. A change in the variable rate will affect either the size of the re-payment or the length of the [..]

An annual percentage rate that may change over time as the prime lending rate varies or according to your contract with the lender.

A periodically adjusted interest rate

An interest rate, sometimes referred to as a “floating rate,” on a security that is reset at specified intervals according to market conditions or a predetermined index or formula. See: DUTCH AUCTION; [..]

An interest rate that changes periodically in relation to an index.

A rate BPA uses for its aluminum producing customers; the rate fluctuates up and down with changes in the world price of aluminum.

An interest rate that may fluctuate during the term of a loan, line of credit or deposit account. The new rate is sometimes determined by The Wall Street Journal

  Adjusting seeding/fertilizer rates across different zones of a field to achieve the best return for each area of the field by minimimizing the use of inputs (seed, fertilizer, etc.).

A Variable Rate periodically goes up or down based on fluctuations in market interest rates as reflected in a published index (e.g., the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal).

Interest rates that are periodically reset.

A variable-rate agreement, as distinguished from a fixed-rate agreement, calls for an interest rate that may fluctuate over the life of the loan. The rate is often tied to an index that reflects changes in market rates of interest. A fluctuation in the rate causes changes in either the payments or the length of the loan term. Limits are often place [..]

A type of ARM that changes because of some other economic index. For example, a variable rate might be prime rate plus 3 percent. The extra percentage will adjust as the prime rate does.

A rate plan that fluctuates based on changes in the electricity or gas rates market. This type of plan gives customers the opportunity to spend less than in a fixed-rate contract, but also puts them a [..]

An interest rate that will vary over the term of the loan.

A rate that fluctuates based on changes in the commodity market; usually this is a month to month rate.

A cost that changes based on variables: energy generation, transportation, delivery, maintenance, etc.

  A variable-rate agreement, as distinguished from a fixed-rate agreement, calls for an interest rate that may fluctuate over the life of the loan. The rate is often tied to an index that reflects changes in market rates of interest. A fluctuation in the rate causes changes in either the payments or the length of the loan term. Limits are often pla [..]

A loan plan where the interest charged, over the life of the loan, may vary.

Is defined as a rate determined with reference to an interest or indexation rate or similar factor, being a rate or factor that varies or may vary during the term of the instrument.

A variable rate agreement, as distinguished from a fixed rate agreement, calls for an interest rate that may fluctuate over the life of the loan. The rate is often tied to an index that reflects chang [..]

Interest rates or yields that can change during the time you hold the savings instrument or investment. Investments with variable rates are generally pegged to prevailing short-term interest rates. The interest rate on an EE bond, for example, can change every six months, even though you may hold the bond for several years, but the rate on a one-ye [..]

An interest rate that may fluctuate during the term of a loan, line of credit or deposit account. Sometimes the rate changes based on changes in an index rate, such as the prime rate or other prescribed criteria. Sometimes the bank changes the rate at its discretion.

A variable rate loan or credit agreement, calls for an intere st rate that may fluctuate over the life of the loan. The rate is often tied to an index that reflects changes in market rates of interest. A fluctuation in the rate causes changes in either the payments or the length of the loan term.

An interest rate that may rise and fall, in conjunction with variations in the market’s interest rates.

Any interest rate or dividend that changes on a periodic basis.

An interest rate that could change once an account is opened. Rate increases occur at fixed intervals and the new rate is based on a standard index rate. Variable rate loans generally start off with l [..]

This refers to a loan whose interest rate varies over the repayment term of the loan.

An interest rate that changes periodically in relation to an index. Payments may increase or decrease per the terms of the loan agreement or note.