prepayment

UK
/priːˈpeɪmənt/
US
/priˈpeɪmənt/
prepaymentnoun
prepayments
pl
UK
/priːˈpeɪmənt/
US
/priˈpeɪmənt/
Translations
The company requires a prepayment before starting the project.
Компания требует предоплату перед началом проекта.
He made an advance payment to secure the booking.
Он внес аванс, чтобы закрепить бронирование.
Definitions
The act of paying for something in advance before it is due.
The prepayment of the loan helped reduce the overall interest costs.
An amount paid in advance for goods or services.
The prepayment for the concert tickets ensured we had the best seats.
The payment of loan principal, in whole or in part, before the scheduled due date.
Making a large prepayment on your mortgage can save thousands in interest.
Synonyms
initial payment
prepaid amount
down payment
advance payment
prepaymentadjective
UK
/ˌpriːˈpeɪmənt/
US
/ˌpriˈpeɪmənt/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g. "prepayment penalty"
Definitions
Occurring or relating to the payment of money before it is due; paid in advance.
The mortgage includes a prepayment penalty if you pay it off early.
Synonyms