"Late Payment Interest" refers to the interest that becomes due when a payment is not made on time, i.e., when the debtor is in default. Late payment interest serves as compensation for the delay and is intended to compensate the creditor for the late payment.
Typical features of software in the "Late Payment Interest" domain could include:
Automatic Calculation: The software allows for the automatic calculation of late payment interest based on the specified interest rates and the duration of the delay.
Customizable Interest Rates: Ability to customize interest rates according to legal requirements or individual agreements.
Due Date Management: Capture of due dates and monitoring of payments to determine the timing of the default.
Automatic Notifications: Notifications to debtors about outstanding payments and due late payment interest.
Integration with Accounting: Integration of late payment interest calculation into accounting to maintain accurate records.
Legal Compliance: Ensuring that the calculated late payment interest complies with legal requirements.
Reporting: Generation of reports on outstanding late payment interest to keep track of financial obligations.