Define: INTEREST PAID

The meaning of “INTEREST PAID” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is INTEREST PAID defined in a legal contract?

  • INTEREST PAID means the total of all regular or periodic costs and charges associated with interest, including those related to finance leases and hire purchase obligations.
    Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • INTEREST PAID means the total of all interest, fees, charges, and related expenses paid for a specific fiscal period in relation to borrowed money or the deferred purchase price of assets, as accounted for in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
    Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • INTEREST PAID means the amount paid, excluding the repayment of principal, on any borrowings, including both short and long term loans, leases, and overdrafts.
    Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • INTEREST PAID means the total of all interest amounts paid in relation to a specific note from a given start date to the scheduled maturity date.
    Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • INTEREST PAID means all interest payable by the borrower, minus interest received on cash deposits and credit balances.
    Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Each of these definitions is concise, uses plain English, and holds a clear meaning.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for ‘Definitions of interest paid’ yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

INTEREST PAID means the total costs related to interest, excluding principal repayment, applicable to any form of borrowings and financial obligations.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Taking out a loan for business or personal purposes.
  • Entering into a mortgage agreement for purchasing property.
  • Leasing equipment or property for commercial use.
  • Opening a credit account with a bank or credit institution.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

INTEREST PAID means all charges paid within a fiscal period related to borrowed resources, adhering to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Issuing bonds or other debt securities.
  • Establishing a line of credit with a bank or other financial institution.
  • Borrowing a lump sum amount under a loan agreement.

Relevant Sectors

Are you creating, reviewing or negotiating a document?

Looking for further advice on how to define “INTEREST PAID" in your document? 

🚀 Try our AI Legal Assistant! It can suggest a definition just for your specific needs (Simply import your contract, then ask it to draft a definition suitable for your document, that's it!)

What is the most popular definition of 'INTEREST PAID'?

INTEREST PAID means the total costs related to interest, excluding principal repayment, applicable to any form of borrowings and financial obligations.

Download our whitepaper on the future of AI in Legal

By providing your email address you are consenting to our Privacy Notice.
Thank you for downloading our whitepaper. This should arrive in your inbox shortly. In the meantime, why not jump straight to a section that interests you here: https://www.genieai.co/our-research
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Try using Genie's Free AI Legal Assistant

Generate quality, formatted contracts with AI

Can’t find the right template? Create the bespoke agreement in minutes by conversing with our AI and tailoring to your needs

Let our Legal AI make 
edits for you

Ask Genie to edit your document in the same way you’d ask a paralegal. Genie makes track changes, and explains its thinking just like a junior lawyer would.

AI review

Can’t find the right template? Create the bespoke agreement in minutes by conversing with our AI and tailoring to your needs

Book your personalised demo now

Schedule a live, interactive demo with a Genie expert
Understand the most valuable features of Genie based on your workflow
Find out exactly how your business will benefit, from hours saved to faster revenue