Financial Definition of Accrued Interest
Meaning of Accrued Interest
The accumulated coupon interest earned but not yet paid to the seller of a bond by the buyer (unless the bond is in default).
Legal Definition of Accrued Interest
The interest due on a bond since the last interest payment was made. The buyer of the bond pays the market price plus accrued interest.
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Meaning of Accrued Interest in the United States Tax System
Accrued Interest is the interest that has been earned but not paid.
Example of Accrued Interest:
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If 3% interest is earned on a $1000 deposit, then $30 of interest has accrued to the depositor.
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below-market loan; unstated interest.
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What does Accrued interest mean in American Law?
The definition of Accrued interest in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:
See accrue. It is ordinarily the case that one who buys a corporate debt instrument will find the price adjusted to take account of the interest “accrued” (in the accrued and unpaid taxes sense) to the date of his purchase, even though not payable until after the issuance or sale of the instrument.
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Concept of Accrued Interest in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Accrued Interest: Interest on a note, bond, etc. which has been earned but not yet paid. Since interest is usually paid in arrears, accrued interest does not necessarily indicate a delinquency in payment. See also: Accumulated Interest.
Concept of Accrued Interest in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Accrued Interest: Interest on a note, bond, etc. which has been earned but not yet paid. Since interest is usually paid in arrears, accrued interest does not necessarily indicate a delinquency in payment. See also: Accumulated Interest.
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