Spread Rate Clause Samples
The Spread Rate clause defines the additional percentage or fixed amount added to a reference interest rate to determine the total interest rate applicable to a loan or financial instrument. In practice, this clause specifies how much above a benchmark rate, such as LIBOR or SOFR, the borrower must pay, and it may vary depending on factors like creditworthiness or market conditions. Its core function is to transparently allocate the cost of borrowing and compensate the lender for risk, ensuring both parties understand how the final interest rate is calculated.
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Spread Rate. The annualized rate equal to either (a) as to any Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loan, the Mortgage Interest Rate minus the Net Rate, or (b) as to any Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Loan, the rate specified as such in the related Issue Supplement.
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