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What is Euribor?
Euribor (Euro Interbank Offered Rate) is the average interest rate at which Eurozone banks lend to each other. Published daily by the European Money Markets Institute (EMMI), it serves as the key benchmark for euro-denominated financial products.
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Euribor & Your Mortgage
Millions of European homeowners with variable-rate mortgages have their rates tied to Euribor — especially the 12-month tenor. Your bank reviews the rate annually or semi-annually, adjusting your monthly payment based on the current Euribor plus a fixed spread.
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The Four Tenors
Euribor is currently published for 4 maturities: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. The 12-month Euribor is the most widely referenced for retail mortgages. The 3-month Euribor is commonly used for corporate loans and derivatives.
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Publication Schedule
Euribor rates are published on every TARGET business day at approximately 11:00 CET. The rate is calculated from submissions by a panel of around 18 leading European banks, representing the best market rates in the euro money market.
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Countries Most Affected
Variable-rate mortgages linked to Euribor are most common in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Finland, and Greece. In Spain alone, over 4 million mortgages reference the 12-month Euribor, making it a closely watched economic indicator.
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Euribor vs ECB Rate
While the ECB deposit facility rate sets the floor for short-term rates, Euribor reflects actual market conditions between banks. Euribor typically moves in anticipation of ECB decisions and incorporates credit risk premiums not present in the ECB's policy rate.