A Two-Mean Reverting-Factor Model of the Term Structure of Interest Rates

Finance and Banking Discussion Paper 23

65 Pages Posted: 5 Feb 1997

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Manuel Moreno

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Date Written: November 1996

Abstract

This paper presents a two-factor model of the term structure of interest rates. We assume that default free discount bond prices are determined by the time to maturity and two factors, the long-term interest rate and the spread (difference between the long-term interest rate and the short-term (instantaneous) riskless rate). Assuming that both factors follow a joint Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process, a general bond pricing equation is derived. We obtain a closed-form expression for bond prices and examine its implications for the term structure of interest rates. We also derive a closed-form solution for interest rate derivatives prices. This expression is applied to price European options on discount bonds and more complex types of options. Finally, empirical evidence of the model's performance is presented.

JEL Classification: C51, E43, G13

Suggested Citation

Moreno Fuentes, Manuel, A Two-Mean Reverting-Factor Model of the Term Structure of Interest Rates (November 1996). Finance and Banking Discussion Paper 23, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=8084 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.8084

Manuel Moreno Fuentes (Contact Author)

University of Castilla-La Mancha ( email )

Cobertizo San Pedro Martir s/n
Toledo, Toledo 45071
Spain

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