A: Merchants are getting access to customers that they may not have had access to before, through the option of getting interest-free credit.

Source: https://www.startribune.com/klarna-ceo-siemiatkowski-says-buy-now-pay-later-is-used-by-shoppers-who-otherwise-avoid-credit/600329086/

Attorney General R. Venkataramani had on January 31 told the high court that if the Centre agrees to an interest-free subordinate debt on behalf of DMRC to pay Reliance Infra, Delhi government will follow suit.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/hc-issues-notice-to-centre-delhi-govt-on-payment-of-unpaid-arbitral-award-to-damepl/

Businesses making such investments shouldn’t also have to give the government a de facto interest-free loan, especially in a high interest rate environment.

Source: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/01/26/misguided-and-socialist-policies-contribute-mightily-to-rash-of-layoffs-bleak-economic-outlook/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=misguided-and-socialist-policies-contribute-mightily-to-rash-of-layoffs-bleak

But keep in mind, this will still follow more than 40 months of interest-free relief for borrowers.

Source: https://ktar.com/story/5422005/what-you-can-do-this-year-to-work-toward-being-student-debt-free/

Hunter asks for repayment of an interest-free loan of $495,000 in addition to 20% of the brothers’ earnings as professional golfers throughout their careers.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2023/8/29/23843759/pga-tour-golfer-tony-finau-family-sued-molonai-hola-david-hunter-halestorm-entertainment

If paying upfront is difficult, then alternative payment methods can help spread the cost over time, such as an interest-free purchase credit card.’

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/04/18/seven-expert-tips-to-save-money-on-car-insurance-as-cost-rises-by-81-18623175/

Pay off purchases of $100 or more in interest-free installments with Scotia SelectPay.

Source: https://www.moneysense.ca/spend/best-visa-credit-cards-in-canada/

Shaza further apprised that under a three-tier programme, interest-free loans worth Rs500,000 up to Rs7.5 million were being provided.

Source: https://thefrontierpost.com/pm-pledges-to-take-country-on-path-of-prosperity-if-given-an-opportunity-in-upcoming-elections/

Surely, the City could arrange an interest-free loan and help with mortgage payments for a first home.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/letters-to-the-editor/letter-were-now-in-a-crisis-situation-we-cant-get-a-doctor-8020371

The HIE loan is repayable after three years and incurs interest after an initial 12-month interest-free period, at 6.5% per year.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/5568184/amte-power-highlands-and-islands-enterprise-loan/

The product nature of some advance salary loans — that allow instant withdrawal of even partial salary loan amounts or a fixed monthly interest-free deposit in your bank account —will, over time, totally spoil your savings habit.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/portfolio/personal-finance/should-you-take-salary-advance-loans/article66340705.ece

There are also interest-free payment agreements, which prevents late fees and service interruptions, as long as the agreed upon payments are received by the due date each month.

Source: https://abc13.com/why-is-my-bill-higher-houston-water-rate-hike-public-works-how-to-lower/13059612/

The representative body, Australian Finance Industry Association, says the sector is a major economic contributor and offers consumers “convenience, interest-free finance, and better cashflow management opportunities”.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/apr/30/australias-rising-cost-of-living-is-pushing-people-to-buy-now-pay-later-but-debts-are-stacking-up