interest rate

[in-ter-ist reyt, -trist] / ˈɪn tər ɪst ˌreɪt, -trɪst /

NOUN

sum charged for use of money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interest

WEAK

annual percentage rate bank rate borrowing rate lending rate price of money prime interest rate prime rate rate of interest

Example Sentences

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There may be heavy tax consequences; the mother’s Medicaid eligibility may be affected; and there are other factors to consider, including the low interest rate on the mother’s mortgage loan.

From MarketWatch

Bets on lower Federal Reserve interest rates, despite both the quickening inflation pressures and solid GDP growth data, have added to the allure of precious metals, as has the recent rise in geopolitical risks.

From Barron's

Not only that, but they will keep cash parked in a low-interest bank account rather than using it to pay down credit-card debt at interest rates of 20% or more.

From The Wall Street Journal

Declining interest rates on bonds and expensive stocks have given investors extra reason to buy precious metals this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

How many times will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates?

From Barron's