Inflation and Interest Rates

Inflation and Interest Rates

• Inflation creates a difference between real and nominal interest rates
• Real rate = nominal rate - inflation rate
  • The nominal rate of interest is expressed in current dollars as a percentage of the amount loaned
  • The real interest rate is expressed in dollars of constant purchasing power as a percentage of the amount loaded
• Inflation risk makes some lenders offer adjustable-rate home loans

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