Interest Rate Collar

What does it mean

Loan Interest Collar refers to the limit on how high or low any single loan interest rate is allowed to change at the next interest rate reset. 

 

Why does it matter

Interest Rate Collars matter because as with anything that has to do with loan structuring, the specifics are only restricted by your level of creativity and ability to negotiate. An Interest Rate Collar essentially slows the pace of increases or decreases in the loan interest rate.  This can have both positive and negative impacts to either the bank or the borrower, but it is another tool available to negotiate a deal with your customer.  

 

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