Financial Glossary

Here you’ll find clear and concise explanations of key financial terms and concepts. Our goal is to help you better understand essential topics across the financial world.

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Maturity

Maturity in finance refers to the date when the principal amount of a financial instrument—such as a bond, loan, or deposit—must be repaid in full, typically along with any final interest payments; this marks the end of the instrument’s term and determines when the borrower or issuer fulfills all payment obligations to the investor or lender.

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