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An interest rate is a simple financial principle that’s been around for centuries, whereby a borrower has to pay for money borrowed.
The interest rate is agreed to between the lender and the borrower, and there may be provisions under which the rate could change over the course of a loan. In simple terms, an interest rate is the cost of money.
Net Operating Income (NOI) is a measure of profitability most often used with income producing real estate businesses
Debt financing occurs when a company borrows money or secures financing through loans, with the obligation to repay
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange, now known as the CME group, is the largest derivatives exchange in the world
Mortgage fallout refers to the instance of proposed loans falling through before closing. High fallout rates can be bad
A+/A1 is a few ratings down from the top, which is AAA/Aaa. This can be somewhat misleading or confusing to investors
In a reverse mortgage, instead of paying to for your home, you’re getting paid for your home. It is considered a loan
A limited liability company (LLC) establishes a separate entity from the sole proprietor or partners in a business
Coverdell ESA accounts can be used to cover educational expenses. Similar to a 529 Plan
Currency exchange rates will fluctuate with various macroeconomic factors such as inflation, interest rates, and so on
The assets within the ABS generally tend to consist of different kinds of debt receivables, such as credit cards...