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Loan on Floating Interest Rate and Fixed Interest Rate Difference

difference between floating and fixed interest rate

Key Differences Between Fixed and Floating Interest Rate Loans

Factor Fixed Interest Rate Floating Interest Rate
Stability EMI remains constant throughout EMI varies with market rates
Initial Interest Rate Usually higher than floating rates Generally lower initially
Risk Factor Low-risk, suitable for conservative borrowers Higher risk due to interest rate fluctuations
Prepayment Charges May include penalties Often comes with lower or no prepayment penalty
Loan Tenure Impact Tenure remains fixed unless refinanced Tenure may increase or decrease with rate shift
Transparency Clear and predictable Requires understanding of benchmark rate trends

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