interest-free

phrase

: not requiring the borrower to pay any interest
an interest-free loan

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Interest rates could be a tough sell Many down payment assistance programs offer interest-free loans to homebuyers, including an existing program run by CalHFA. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 The Wells Fargo Reflect® Card and Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card offer one of the longest interest-free periods for 21 months, with the Citi Diamond offering a lower 3% transfer fee ($5 minimum) for transfers made in the first four months. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 Preckwinkle aimed the loans at districts with limited borrowing capacity or low cash reserves, offering interest-free money with a simpler application. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026 Just remember that the savings are applied on a 36-month, interest-free payment plan. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interest-free

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“Interest-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interest-free. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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