The contract interest rate, also known as the face interest rate or nominal interest rate, is the stated annual interest rate on a loan or bond, before any adjustments for compounding or inflation.
The contract rate, also known as the face interest rate, refers to the interest rate stated on a financial instrument, such as a bond or loan, which dictates the amount of interest the issuer will pay periodically to the holder.
A Face Interest Rate is the percentage interest rate specified on the bond or loan document. It differs from the Effective Rate, which is a more meaningful yield figure reflecting the actual cost of borrowing.
The nominal loan rate, also known as the face interest rate, is the interest rate stated on a loan agreement or financial instrument without adjusting for inflation or other factors that could affect the real cost of borrowing.
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