This is the 7137th most frequent Dutch word.
basisrente
"Basisrente" means "base interest rate."
In this sentence, 'basisrente' is used to refer to the underlying interest rate that serves as a benchmark for other rates.
De basisrente bepaalt vaak de minimumrente die banken aanbieden.
The base interest rate often determines the minimum rate that banks offer.
Here, 'basisrente' refers to the fundamental interest rate managed by a central bank, influencing broader financial markets.
De centrale bank heeft aangekondigd de basisrente te verhogen.
The central bank has announced that it will raise the base interest rate.
In this example, 'basisrente' is discussed in the context of its impact on related financial rates, such as mortgage interest rates.