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INTEREST OVERDUE PAYMENTS [1 record]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loans
  • Banking
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

A sum paid by a borrower to a lender as compensation for failure to perform an obligation or for late payment under a loan.

Key term(s)
  • interest on overdue payments

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prêts et emprunts
  • Banque
  • Commerce extérieur
DEF

Intérêts exigés, à titre de pénalité de retard, pour compenser le règlement tardif d'une créance ou l'inobservation d'une obligation.

Key term(s)
  • intérêt moratoire
  • intérêt de retard
  • intérêt de pénalisation

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Préstamos
  • Operaciones bancarias
  • Comercio exterior
DEF

Suma exigida por el prestamista al prestatario, a título de penalidad por concepto de retraso, para compensar el incumplimiento de una obligación o la liquidación tardía del capital prestado.

Key term(s)
  • interés de mora
  • interés moratorio
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