Collateral Factor
The collateral factor is the fraction of a deposit's value that can count toward borrowing.
Category
DeFi Credit Risk
These terms describe the rules and pressure points around borrowing against collateral.
How to recognize this theme
Words that matter when collateral and debt are monitored.
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Educational context
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Health Factor
A health factor is a risk score that compares collateral value with debt and liquidation pressure.
Liquidation Threshold
The liquidation threshold is the collateral level at which a position can be closed or penalized.
Borrow Limit
A borrow limit is the maximum amount a user can borrow against posted collateral.
Collateral Ratio
Collateral ratio compares the value of pledged assets with the value of the debt they secure.
Health Factor
Health factor estimates how close a lending position is to liquidation.
Borrow Rate
A borrow rate is the interest charged when a user takes out a loan against collateral.
Liquidation Threshold
The liquidation threshold is the level at which a position can be closed because collateral is no longer sufficient.
Borrow APY
Borrow APY is the estimated yearly cost paid by a borrower in a lending market.
Liquidation Penalty
A liquidation penalty is an extra cost charged when collateral is sold to repay an unsafe loan.