Rate Lock

Rate Lock Understanding between borrower and mortgage lender outlining a predetermined interest rate guaranteed to remain fixed for a specific period, typically two months. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Range Forward RAR Ratable Accrual Method Rate Anticipation … [Read more...]

Rate of Change

Rate of Change Identifies how quickly a variable changes during a pre determined time period. It uses a comparison between the ratio being measured and another as a benchmark. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Range Forward RAR Ratable Accrual Method Rate … [Read more...]

Rate of Interest

Rate of Interest The percentage of the principal charged by lender from borrower in exchange for use of the funds. Typically calculated on an annual basis. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Range Forward RAR Ratable Accrual Method Rate Anticipation Swaps Rate … [Read more...]

Rate of Return Ratios

Rate of Return Ratios Tool in the form of a ratio, for measuring business’s profitability in terms of the different kinds of funding that forms the capital invested therein. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Range Forward RAR Ratable Accrual Method Rate Anticipation … [Read more...]

Rate of Return Regulation

Rate of Return Regulation Price regulation by the government where monopolies are limited to specific levels of pricing they can charge. This regulation benefits customers and protects them from overpricing by monopolies. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Range … [Read more...]

Rate Risk

Rate Risk Refers to the risk inherent in banking business, arising from higher costs incurred when interest rates increase, resulting in increased cost of borrowing money. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Range Forward RAR Ratable Accrual Method Rate Anticipation … [Read more...]

Ratings

Ratings A measuring tool for investors and analysts to evaluate quality of credit of various companies and their offerings. For example, ratings offered by Moody's, S&P, and Fitch. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Ratings Ratings Service Rational Expectations Raw … [Read more...]

Ratings Service

Ratings Service A company or agency that evaluates various companies and securities and ranks them so that investors have a means of measuring credit quality. The parameters considered are principal repayment assurance, consistency of interest or dividend payments and ability to … [Read more...]

Rational Expectations

Rational Expectations Concept of using rational judgment to hone expectations from future and basing actions, For example, modifying investment strategy, on this judgment. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Ratings Ratings Service Rational Expectations Raw Material … [Read more...]

Raw Material Supply Agreement

Raw Material Supply Agreement A written understanding for supply of specific amounts of raw material during or at a pre determined time frame. Used in project financing. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Ratings Ratings Service Rational Expectations Raw Material … [Read more...]

Re-Offer Price

Re-Offer Price The price at which an underwriter sells bonds he has already purchased from issuer to the public. The underwriter may buy it at a price that is lower than face value and sell it to the public at a higher rate. Random Finance Terms for the Letter … [Read more...]

Reaction

Reaction Phenomenon contrary to Rally. Phase when prices decline after a steady increase. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Ratings Ratings Service Rational Expectations Raw Material Supply Agreement Reaction Real Assets Real Capital Real Cash Flow Real Economic … [Read more...]

Real Assets

Real Assets Tangible assets like physical structures, trademarks, patents that are distinct from financial commitments or loans. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Ratings Ratings Service Rational Expectations Raw Material Supply Agreement Reaction Real Assets Real … [Read more...]

Real Capital

Real Capital Funds that are present in the form of balances in accounts, financial instruments like securities and saleable assets like property. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Ratings Ratings Service Rational Expectations Raw Material Supply … [Read more...]

Real Cash Flow

Real Cash Flow The actual purchasing power of a cash flow expressed in real time. Past cash flows may be adjusted for inflation to depict real cash flow. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Ratings Ratings Service Rational Expectations Raw Material Supply … [Read more...]

Real Economic Growth Rate

Real Economic Growth Rate Economic growth expressed in real terms, i.e. taking inflation into consideration. A more accurate picture of the economic growth of a country that measures change in GDP from previous year. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Ratings Ratings … [Read more...]

Real Exchange Rates

Real Exchange Rates The currency conversion or exchange rates between countries after adjustment for the inflation differential. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Ratings Ratings Service Rational Expectations Raw Material Supply Agreement Reaction Real Assets Real … [Read more...]

Real Gross Domestic Product

Real Gross Domestic Product GDP adjusted for inflation representing the total value of all goods and services produced over a one year period, calculated with base year prices. This figure gives a more accurate picture of price fluctuations. Random Finance Terms for the Letter … [Read more...]

Real Interest Rate

Real Interest Rate Interest rate after adjusting for inflation. This rate denotes the actual purchasing power in dollars when the rate is converted to cash. If the interest rate is 10% and the inflation is 4%, the real interest rate is 6%. Random Finance Terms for the Letter … [Read more...]

Real Market

Real Market Buy and sell quotes offered by dealers. These quotes help set prices although the dealer may not engage in actual transactions at these bid and offer prices. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Real Gross Domestic Product Real Interest Rate Real … [Read more...]