- Form of Calculation: The flat rate calculates the profit or interest on the total principal amount. In the Reducing rate calculation, the profit or interest is accrued under a diminishing rate based on the outstanding loan amount.
- Comparison Rate: Under the flat rate, the profit or interest is calculated on a fixed percentage compared to a reducing rate. The flat rate equals a higher reducing rate.
- Calculations: The flat rate is much simpler to calculate than the reducing rate.