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Economics

Variable-Rate Loan

Quick fact

In 2023, nearly 90% of new US mortgages were fixed-rate, but variable-rate loans still dominate credit cards and many business loans.

Why this is interesting

Most loans have interest rates that stay the same, but some loans have rates that move—like a thermostat responding to the economy. Why would anyone choose a loan that can change its cost?