10.7.4.4 Indexed Rate
Selecting the indexed rate repricing type allows you to set the rate of the instrument to an adjustable value, defined as the index rate plus a margin.
The following table describes the event detail characteristics that are available when the indexed rate repricing type is selected.
Table 10-4 Indexed Rate
Characteristic | Description |
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Interest Rate Code | The reference interest rate is used as the index rate to set gross and net rates. This list of values is pulled from the current Historical Rates database. |
Transfer Rate Interest Rate Code | The interest rate used to calculate the transfer rate. |
Yield Curve Term | The term used in interest rate code lookups; if left blank, defaults to the term until the next repricing; set with a value and multiplier. |
Net Margin | Added to the index rate to get the net rate. |
Gross Margin | Added to the index rate to get the gross rate. |
Transfer Margin | Added to the index rate to get transfer rate. |
Rate Cap Life | The upper limit for gross rate. |
Rate Floor Life | The lower limit for gross rate. |
Rate Set Lag | Period by which the date of the interest rate used for calculation precedes the event date; set with a value and a multiplier. |