Mortgages
Trigger Rate
Quick Definition
The rate at which a fixed variable-mortgage payment covers only interest.
Full Explanation
On a variable-rate mortgage with fixed payments, the trigger rate is the point where your payment no longer covers any principal. Past that point, unpaid interest may be added to the balance and your lender may require higher payments.
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