Swap Rate
/ˈswɑːp reɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) The fixed interest rate agreed upon in an interest rate swap contract, used to determine periodic payments exchanged between parties.
The parties negotiated the swap rate to hedge against interest rate fluctuations.
Forms
- swap rate
- swap rates
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Commentary
The swap rate is fundamental in financial and legal documents governing derivatives, serving as the benchmark rate for payment calculations in swap agreements.
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