The principal in an interest rate swap is:
A)Always transferred from the originator to the counterparty of the swap.
B)Is usually held by a clearinghouse to guarantee payment.
C)Usually borrowed from a third party.
D)Is not borrowed, lent, or exchanged.It just serves as the basis for the calculation of cash flows.

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The principal in an interest rate swap is not borrowed, lent or exchanged. It is just the basis for the calculation of cash flows between the two parties involved. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

The Principal in an Interest Rate Swap Is