BAD DEBT Definition

BAD DEBT is an open account balance or loan receivable that has proven to be uncollectible and is written off.

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PAYDOWN is the systematic reduction in principal of a mortgage- or asset-backed security resulting in a series of principal payments, either scheduled or unscheduled.

COLLATERALIZE is to pledge property as security (collateral) for a debt.

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