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index
a number that is adjusted at set intervals to describe relative changes in the quantity of goods, services or levels of activity. An example is the consumer-price index. Changes in interest payments of adjustable rate mortgages are usually based on an index such as the National Average Mortgage Contract Rate Index or Cost of Funds Index published by the Office of Thrift Supervision.
Source : U.S. Department of the Treasury
Language : English