a checking account which always maintains a balance of zero. Whenever the corporation needs to write a check, they transfer money into the account for

A pool of investment money used to purchase distressed financial assets or real estate at bargain prices. Vulture funds are relatively risky but offer large

A financial incentive for individuals or businesses that purchase goods in multiple units or in large quantities. (source: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/volume-discount.asp)

Venture debt or venture lending or «venture leasing» is a type of debt financing provided to venture-backed companies by specialized banks or non-bank lenders to

Interest rate that fluctuates over the term of a loan on the basis of changes in an index that reflects changes in the market rates

A person who lends money and requires the borrower to pay a high amount of interest. (source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/usurer)

The practice of making unethical or immoral monetary loans. (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usury)

A rate of interest that is usually considerably above current market rates. Usury rates are often charged by unsecured lenders on loans. These rates can