TERMS Flashcards
interest that is computed on the principal. The interest remains constant throughout the term.
Simple Interest
- interest on savings calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.
Compound Interest
person (or institution) who invests the money or makes the funds available.
Lender or Creditor
person (or institution) who owes the money or avails of the funds from the lender.
Borrower or Debtor
date on which money is received by the borrower.
Origin or Loan Date
date on which the money borrowed, or loan is to be completely repaid.
Repayment Date or Maturity Date
amount of time in years the money is borrowed or invested, length of time between the origin and maturity dates.
Time or Term (t)
amount of money borrowed or invested on the origin date.
Principal (P)
annual rate, usually in percent, charged by the lender, or rate of increase of the investment.
Rate (r)
- amount paid or earned for the use of money.
Interest (I)
amount after t years that the lender receives from the borrower on the maturity date.
Maturity Value or Future Value (F)
Based on 30-day per month computation.
Ordinary Time
Based on the exact number of inclusive days of the month.
Exact Time
The present value or principal of the maturity value (F) due in t years at any rate r can be obtained from the maturity value formula.
The Present Value at Compound Interest
also called maturity value, it is an accumulated amount obtained by adding the principal and the compound interest.
Compound Amount (F)