A bank pays a floating rate of interest on deposits (i.e. liabilities) and earns a fixed rate of interest on loans (i.e. assets).  This mismatch between assets and liabilities can cause tremendous difficulties. Explain what type of a swap this bank could use and why?

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A bank pays a floating rate of interest on deposits (i.e. liabilities) and earns a fixed rate of interest on loans (i.e. assets).  This mismatch between assets and liabilities can cause tremendous difficulties.

Explain what type of a swap this bank could use and why?

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