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Floating Rate

A floating rate is an interest rate that changes periodically based on a benchmark, such as market rates or central bank rates. It is commonly used in loans and financial instruments. While it can reduce borrowing costs when rates fall, it also exposes businesses to interest rate risk when rates rise.

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