Discount Rate

Anticipation, Principle of
A fundamental real estate concept that asserts the value of a property today is the present value of the sum of anticipated future benefits.
Building Capitalization Rate
A Building Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) is a metric used in real estate to convert an income stream from a property into a lump sum value. It is a crucial tool for appraisers and investors to estimate the value of a property.
Discount Rate
The discount rate serves as a critical financial mechanism for converting future income streams into present-day values, ensuring the appropriate valuation and feasibility of real estate investments.
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is a financial metric used to evaluate the profitability of potential investments or compare the expected profitability of different investments. It is the discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows equal to zero in a discounted cash flow analysis.
Net Present Value (NPV)
Net Present Value (NPV) is a method of determining whether the expected performance of a proposed investment promises to be adequate by calculating the present value of expected future cash flows minus the initial investment cost.
Net Present Value (NPV)
Net Present Value (NPV) is a crucial financial metric used to evaluate the profitability of an investment. By assessing the present value of expected future cash flows, NPV helps investors and businesses make informed decisions.
Present Value
Present Value (PV) is the current value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return. PV calculations are fundamental in finance and real estate as they determine what a future amount of money is worth today.
Present Value of Annuity (PVA)
The Present Value of Annuity (PVA) represents the current value of a series of future equal payments, discounted at a specific interest rate, over a set period.
Recapture Rate
Recapture rate in appraisal describes the rate at which an investment is recovered in a wasting asset. It is added to the discount rate to derive the capitalization rate. This rate can be calculated using methods such as straight-line, sinking fund, or annuity.
Reversionary Factor
Reversionary Factor is the mathematical factor that indicates the present worth of one dollar to be received in the future. It is often used in financial calculations related to real estate investments and valuations.
Time Value of Money (TVM)
The Time Value of Money (TVM) is a financial concept that asserts money available at the present time is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its earning potential.

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