adjustable payment
[/əˈdʒʌstəbəl ˈpeɪmənt/]
nounpl: adjustable payments
pagamento ajustável
1. A payment amount that can be modified or changed according to agreed-upon terms, circumstances, or conditions
The mortgage has an adjustable payment plan that increases annually based on inflation.
A hipoteca possui um plano de pagamento ajustável que aumenta anualmente de acordo com a inflação.
2. In financial contexts, a payment structure where the amount due can be modified based on changes in interest rates, market conditions, or contractual provisions
The loan offers adjustable payments to accommodate changes in the borrower's financial situation.
O empréstimo oferece pagamentos ajustáveis para acomodar mudanças na situação financeira do mutuário.
This term is particularly relevant in Brazilian and American financial contexts where adjustable-rate mortgages (ARM) and flexible loan structures are common. In Brazil, adjustable payments are often discussed in relation to inflation adjustments (correção monetária) and real estate financing. In the USA, adjustable payments are prevalent in mortgage lending, especially for ARM loans that became more common after the 2008 financial crisis.
Related Idioms & Phrases
payment adjustment clause
adjustable terms and conditions
adjust the payment schedule
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