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The price of borrowing money, usually expressed as a percentage per year. It is also a payment a saver may receive.
Central banks influence short-term rates; lenders set individual borrowing rates based on risk, term and other conditions. Higher rates can discourage borrowing and spending, but the effects are neither immediate nor guaranteed. Existing fixed-rate loans generally keep their agreed rate.
At 5% annual simple interest, borrowing 1,000 for a year costs 50 in interest, before fees.
How the rate and repayment period change a fixed-rate loan.
Total repaid: 11,322.74 currency units.
Fixed nominal annual rate, monthly repayments and monthly interest. No fees, taxes, insurance or payment delays. Existing fixed-rate loans keep their agreed rate; this explores a new loan.
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