Glossary
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Yield 
Yield is the income return on an investment, usually expressed as an annual percentage rate. With regards to a loan, the yield would be all the interest, fees, and other charges during the life of the loan.
Yield to Maturity (YTM)
Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until the end of its lifetime.