Installment Loan

/ˈɪnstɔːlmənt loʊn/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A type of loan repaid over time with a set number of scheduled payments or installments.
    The borrower secured an installment loan to finance the purchase of a car.

Forms

  • installment loan
  • installment loans

Commentary

Installment loans commonly appear in consumer finance, characterized by fixed repayment schedules that distinguish them from revolving credit.

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