A basis point (BPS) is equal to 1/100th of 1% or .01. It is used to denote the change in a financial instrument. BPS is commonly used for calculating changes in interest rates, equity indexes and the yield of a fixed income security. You will see basis points mostly in mortgage and loan terms when a discount is being offered or a change in rates.
Example
25 BPS = .25%
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