What is Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)?
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) is the replacement to LIBOR. It is a secured interbank overnight interest rate and reference rate established as an alternative to LIBOR. SOFR is calculated differently from LIBOR and may result in lower borrowing costs.
Last Reviewed: April 2021
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