Asked by Julie

What best determines whether a borrower’s interest rate on an adjustable rate loan goes up or down?

a fixed interest rate
a bank's finances
a market's condition
a person's finances

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
a market's condition

Explanation: Adjustable rates are tied to a market index (e.g., SOFR, prime, LIBOR) plus a lender margin. When the index moves up or down with market conditions, the borrower's rate changes accordingly.