Payer

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Definition of 'Payer'

An entity that makes a payment to another. While the term payer generally refers to someone who pays a bill for products or services received, in the financial context it usually refers to the payer of an interest or dividend payment. In an interest rate swap, payer refers to the party that wants to pay a fixed interest rate and receive a floating rate of interest.

 
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Investopedia explains 'Payer'

In the case of fixed income instruments, the issuer is the payer of periodic coupon or interest payments to the issuer. Likewise, a dividend-paying company is the payer of such dividends to investors.

 
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  • Tomorrow's Great Dividend Companies

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Tomorrows-Great-Dividend-Companies-STJ-SYK-ISRG-WY-APA-ACGL-MSFT0504.aspx
    ... Today's great dividend-payer may not be such a great idea for the portfolio if the
    company's business is eroding and competitors are capturing the revenue it ...

  • Introduction To Counterparty Risk

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/optioninvestor/11/understanding-counterparty-risk.asp
    ... Bank A is the floating-rate payer and Bank B is the fixed-rate payer. ... Bank
    A, the floating-rate payer, will pay six-month LIBOR. ...

  • 3 Stocks On Sale

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/3-Stocks-On-Sale-MMM-UTX-BA-RPM-CLF1118.aspx
    ... The company is a relentless dividend payer since 1916, and has increased
    its payout 53 consecutive years. The current yield is 2.7%. ...

  • 3 Stocks On Sale

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/3-Stocks-On-Sale-MMM-UTX-BA-RPM-CLF0907.aspx
    ... The company is a relentless dividend payer since 1916, and has increased
    its payout 53 consecutive years. The current yield is 2.8%. ...

  • 3 Stocks On Sale

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/3-Stocks-On-Sale-MMM-UTX-BA-RPM-CLF0928.aspx
    ... The company is a relentless dividend payer since 1916, and has increased
    its payout 53 consecutive years. The current yield is 2.9%. ...

  • Reporting Your Interest Income

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/tax/10/interest-income.asp
    ... Any payer of investment income must issue a Form 1099-INT to all recipients because
    it shows the amount and type of interest that was paid during the year. ...

  • The Complete Guide To Retirement Planning For 50-Somethings ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/university/retirement-50/medical-expenses.asp
    ... The insurance that pays first is called the “primary payer.” The one that pays second
    is called the “secondary payer.” The following chart shows which ...

  • An In-Depth Look At The Swap Market

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/trading/11/introduction-swap-market.asp
    ... Upon each settlement date, if the floating rate has appreciated relative to the
    fixed, the floating rate payer will owe a net payment to the fixed payer. ...

  • Calculating The Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/mortgages-real-estate/11/calculate-the-mortgage-interest-math.asp
    ... Tax Payer Status, Standard Deduction, Value of Standard Deduction in 35% Tax Bracket,
    Value of Mortgage Deduction on $12,000 in Interest, Bottom Line Difference ...

  • Alternate Methods Of Online Payment - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1111/Alternate-Methods-Of-Online-Payment.aspx
    ... The electronic check, or the ACH or eCheck, as it's sometimes called, requires
    the payer's name, amount of payment, routing and account number. ...

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