Money or other costs one will pay for breaking a law or violating part or all of the terms of a contract. Penalties are often imposed for prepaying a loan, failing to complete a contract sale, or breaking a lease; penalties are not tax deductible.
Revolving credit is a financial arrangement where a lender provides funds up to a pre-approved credit limit, which the borrower can repeatedly use, repay, and use again. Common in both commercial and consumer banking, revolving credit helps businesses manage working capital and allows consumers flexible access to funds.
