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Definition
A stepped repayment schedule sets instalments that change over the term — commonly starting lower and stepping up — rather than the level payments of a standard amortising loan.
In plain terms
If you are investing now and expect revenue to build, lower early payments ease the squeeze, with larger payments once the business is generating more.
Why it matters for your company
Matching repayments to your expected cash flow reduces stress in the early, cash-hungry phase of an investment. Discuss a bespoke schedule when you apply.
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