Terms Used In CFR > Title 10 > Chapter II > Subchapter D > Part 431 > Subpart B > Energy Conservation Standards

• Amortization: Paying off a loan by regular installments.
• Appraisal: A determination of property value.
• Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
• Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
• Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. ^{Source: OCC}