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Terms Used In Indiana Code 21-35-6-13

  • Fixed Rate: Having a "fixed" rate means that the APR doesn't change based on fluctuations of some external rate (such as the "Prime Rate"). In other words, a fixed rate is a rate that is not a variable rate. A fixed APR can change over time, in several circumstances:
    • You are late making a payment or commit some other default, triggering an increase to a penalty rate
    • The bank changes the terms of your account and you do not reject the change.
    • The rate expires (if the rate was fixed for only a certain period of time).
  • Variable Rate: Having a "variable" rate means that the APR changes from time to time based on fluctuations in an external rate, normally the Prime Rate. This external rate is known as the "index." If the index changes, the variable rate normally changes. Also see Fixed Rate.
   Sec. 13. The rate or rates of interest of the bonds may be fixed or variable. Variable rates are determined under the procedures set forth in the resolution or indenture authorizing the issuance of the bonds. Bonds bearing a variable rate of interest may be converted to bonds bearing a fixed rate or rates of interest as set forth in the resolution or indenture. The interest may be payable semiannually, annually, or at other intervals provided in the resolution or indenture, or the interest may be compounded and paid at maturity or at any other time specified in the resolution or indenture.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-17(g).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.