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Why should your rate depend on your loan size? With SALT, it doesn't. 7.49% APR at 30% LTV. Get started now
SALT said its loan interest rate is 7.49% annual percentage rate (APR) and it stays the same no matter how large the loan is, as long as the loan‑to‑value (LTV) does not exceed 30%.
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What happened
SALT said its loan interest rate is 7.49% annual percentage rate (APR) and it stays the same no matter how large the loan is, as long as the loan‑to‑value (LTV) does not exceed 30%.
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Global impact / market context
When the rate does not change with loan size, borrowers can predict borrowing costs more easily, which may encourage more people to use SALT’s financing and could boost the platform’s loan volume.
Analyst inference
Most lenders adjust rates based on how much money is borrowed, so SALT’s flat‑rate model is a departure that could attract borrowers looking for price certainty in a market with variable loan pricing.
Analyst inference
What to watch
- Whether borrowers respond positively to the flat 7.49% APR, which would signal demand for predictable pricing and could increase SALT’s loan issuance. Analyst inference
- If other crypto‑backed lenders adopt similar flat‑rate structures, potentially reshaping competitive pricing dynamics in the niche loan market. Analyst inference
- Regulatory scrutiny on advertised loan terms, as authorities may examine whether the rate disclosure and LTV limit comply with consumer‑protection rules. Analyst inference
Affected assets
- APR — Capricorn