indenture (third-person singular simple present indentures, present participle indenturing, simple past and past participle indentured) To bind a person under such a contract. To indent; to make hollows, notches, or wrinkles in; to furrow. Though age may creep on, and indenture the brow. Derived terms . indenturedness; indentured servant; indentureship
The charge for the use of borrowed money. interest income. The income a person receives from certain bank accounts or from lending money to someone else. taxable interest income. Interest income that is subject to income tax. All interest income is taxable unless specifically excluded.
What is 'Interest Rate'. Interest rate is the amount charged, expressed as a percentage of principal, by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets. Interest rates are typically noted on an annual basis, known as the annual percentage rate (APR). The assets borrowed could include, cash, consumer goods, large assets, such as a vehicle or building. Interest is essentially a rental, or leasing charge to the borrower, for the asset's use.