Bullet - Is a type of credit security which repays the entire principal on the maturity date. Prior to the maturity or prepayment of the bond, interest payments are to be made in accordance with the payment schedule. Normally, corporate bonds pay off in lump sum principal, that is, are bullet paying bonds, whereas many mortgages, leases etc. pay off on an amortization basis. See also amortisation.

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