Why Are There Different Interest Rates on Loans and Securities

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Essay

Why are there different interest rates on loans and securities?

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Definitions:

Borrower's Ability

The capacity of an individual or organization to repay borrowed funds.

Loan Applications

The process by which an individual, business, or organization requests to borrow money from a financial institution.

Initial Public Offering

The first time a company offers its shares to the public for purchase, marking a private company's transition to a public company.

NYSE

The New York Stock Exchange, one of the largest securities exchanges in the world, where stocks are bought and sold.