Business and Personal Finance Dictionary

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• INTRODUCTORY (OR INTRO) RATE
  
  The low rate charged by a lender for an initial period to entice borrowers to accept the credit terms. After the introductory period is over, the rate charged increases to the indexed rate or the stated interest rate. Often called a teaser rate.
  
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