Definition for : Acceleration, Acceleration clause

Designates a clause in a financing contract - such as a loan or a Bond, whereby the Principal outstanding and Accrued interests become immediately payable (as per an accelerated Amortisation schedule), when certain circumstances occur, such as a breach on a Debt coverage ratio or the loan-to-Value ratio exceeding a set percentage.

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