Refinancing Incentive

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Definition

Refinancing Incentive is the economic incentive of a Borrower to Refinance an existing borrowing with a new contract. The refinancing incentive is a key driver of Prepayment Risk

Measurement

The measurement of the refinancing incentive invariably focuses on the net present value savings obtained when refinancing a loan with an existing applicable interest rate C_0 to a new loan at the current rate C_t