REPAYMENT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

repayment

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Definition of repayment

as in reimbursement

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Recent Examples of repayment The lawsuit by a Los Angeles studio claims Michael Shvartsman demanded early repayment, threatened its CEO and grabbed a bigger slice of profits after the film’s Mar-a-Lago premiere. — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 But if a longer repayment term is most important to you, LightStream may be the better choice. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 The trade-off is usually higher cost and shorter repayment terms. — Joseph Lustberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The lender then recalculates the repayment schedule, yielding a lower monthly payment. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 The student loan process runs from completing the FAFSA and receiving loan funds through interest accrual, repayment, and payoff. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026 As of February, Insight owed more than $48 million to the state in loan money and was not in compliance with the terms of its repayment agreement, according to information obtained from the state through a Freedom of Information Act request. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

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Hampton said the net patient service revenue data doesn’t reflect the complexity of care delivered by UCLA and is affected by Medi-Cal reimbursement rates and payment policies, which vary by region and health plan.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
May include roadside assistance, rental-car reimbursement and other benefits.

— Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

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When comparing offers, look at the interest rate, repayment term, payment frequency, fees, collateral requirements, personal guarantees and prepayment terms.

— Joseph Lustberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
SoFi offers private student loans and refinancing options with no origination, late, or prepayment fees.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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