#termmax $HEMI $VELVET $BTW @TermMax

One important thing to understand about fixed-term borrowing on TermMax is that the interest structure is different from a typical floating-rate loan.

For example, if a user borrows 2,000 USDC and the agreed full-term interest is 100 USDC, the position can reflect 2,100 USDC of debt from the beginning. The interest is built into the position upfront rather than simply accumulating day by day.

That creates an important consideration: early exit does not necessarily mean you only pay interest for the time you used the loan. If you close halfway through the term, the repayment obligation may still reflect the original full-term structure, depending on the product and exit mechanism.

This is why fixed-rate DeFi products should be evaluated beyond the headline APR. Term, maturity, collateral value, liquidation risk, liquidity, and early-exit pricing all matter.
TermMax offers an interesting structured approach to DeFi—but understanding the mechanics is essential before opening a leveraged position. 📊
Would you open a fixed-rate leveraged position if you expected to exit halfway through the term?