Yes, the price at which bonds sell are determined by the interaction of stated rates of interest and market rates of interest.
premium
Since the current market interest rate is higher, it is more attractive to a new investor then the bond with a lower interest rate. Thus, the price of the lower interest rate bond has to decline to be competitive with new bonds in the market.
The actual interest rate, however, determined at auction, is referred to as the market rate. The market rate may equal the stated rate, or it may be higher or lower.
When the coupon rate (the contractual periodical "interest" payments) are lower than the yield (the market required return) the bond will be in discount. This discount makes up for the low value of the coupons.
Yes, the price at which bonds sell are determined by the interaction of stated rates of interest and market rates of interest.
premium
Since the current market interest rate is higher, it is more attractive to a new investor then the bond with a lower interest rate. Thus, the price of the lower interest rate bond has to decline to be competitive with new bonds in the market.
Since the current market interest rate is higher, it is more attractive to a new investor then the bond with a lower interest rate. Thus, the price of the lower interest rate bond has to decline to be competitive with new bonds in the market.
The bond's price will be in premium, meaning exceed 100
The actual interest rate, however, determined at auction, is referred to as the market rate. The market rate may equal the stated rate, or it may be higher or lower.
When a bond's stated interest rate is less than the market interest rate, it is sold at a discount. This is because investors are less willing to pay the full face value for a bond that offers lower returns compared to prevailing rates. As a result, the bond's price falls below its par value to make it more attractive to potential buyers.
When the coupon rate (the contractual periodical "interest" payments) are lower than the yield (the market required return) the bond will be in discount. This discount makes up for the low value of the coupons.
No interest should only be charged if you are in a mortgage.
A stated interest rate is the rate that is available when you are applying. An effective interest rate is the rate that has been applied to the loan. The true cost of borrowing is the effective interest rate.
Every ARM loan is tied to an index and that has a rate that can increase or decrease. Your loan also has a margin which stays constant. The average margin in 2.25%. Read your Note it will tell you when the first adjustment will be and this will cause your interest rate to increase or decrease. Your payment will adjust, but according to the Note it will still be Interest Only for the period stated on the note. You will see a big increase when the Interest Only period is over and your payment becomes, Principal and Interest.
Bonds have a predetermined rate of interest called the stated or contract rate, which is established by the board of directors.