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Installment Debt

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Definition of 'Installment Debt'

Debt issued with the condition of regularly occurring intervals for payment by the debtor, until the principal and interest are paid in full.
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Investopedia explains 'Installment Debt'

Generally, this type of debt provides for financing the larger items that corporations and individuals don't have the necessary cash available to purchase.

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