prepayment

Definition of prepaymentnext

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Recent Examples of prepayment With weak credit standards and features like prepayment penalties, interest-only payments, balloon payments and negative amortization, the subprime mortgage space was not concerned about the borrowers’ ability to repay the mortgage. Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 7 May 2026 Restaurants and services used to be easily booked without prepayment or guarantee. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026 Lenders that do not charge an origination fee or prepayment penalties were given more weight. Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026 In addition, the state’s new two-week prepayment review for medical assistance claims has resulted in some cost savings, Campbell said. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026 Bird's office recommends thoroughly researching online sellers, meeting at secure locations and avoiding prepayment for services. Lee Rood, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026 For non-Teslas, prepayment setup is important. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepayment
Noun
  • If the worker no longer works for the company, employers may need to recover the money another way, including through repayment agreements or lawsuits.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
  • Unexpected expenses, income changes or higher living costs may require you to adjust your budget or repayment timeline.
    Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • According to Coffey, the agency doesn't expect people impacted or businesses to receive credits or reimbursement, though some communities may explore local options.
    Nick Lentz, CBS News, 16 May 2026
  • In the biennial budget passed last year, lawmakers had earmarked a $30 million increase in funding for Medicaid reimbursement rates in fiscal year 2027.
    Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • This bill would allow them to, in effect, count that overpayment against future refunds due under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
  • The allegations center on Cherfilus-McCormick’s receipt of millions of dollars from her family’s health care business following Florida’s overpayment of roughly $5 million in disaster relief funds.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026

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“Prepayment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepayment. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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