n NISM Certifications
V-A NISM Series V-A
Medium

A Floating interest rate is _______ .

Practice question from Nism VA Mock Test 3 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Usually the prime lending rate

  2. B

    The actual yield spread

  3. C

    Only payable on maturity

  4. Base rate + spread

    Correct answer

Why this is the answer

A floating interest rate is typically based on a benchmark rate (e.g., base rate or LIBOR) plus a spreaD) For example, it could be the base rate + a fixed percentage spread, adjusting with changes in the benchmark rate.

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