Par Value
The stated or face amount of a bond.
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Principal
The face amount or Par amount of a Bond, not including interest, payable on its Maturity Date.
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Interest
The amount of compensation for the use of borrowed money paid to the bondholders by the issuer or the borrower.
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Commercial Paper
Debt obligations with maturities of between 1 and 270 days; usually backed by some form of credit enhancement.