Why do the creditors generally charge higher interest rates on new borrowing?

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Why do the creditors generally charge higher interest rates on new borrowing?

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The interest rate is the amount that the creditor charges with the principal from the borrower to his money or asset.    

The interest rate is not the same for everyone or every borrowing. The interest rate depends on the number of factors such as the risk involved with borrowing, profit motive and the use of borrowing.

 

 

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