Can’t tell the difference between
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Interest payment
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Interest income
Can’t tell the difference between
Interest payment
Interest income
Interest payment is expense incurred and is associated with borrowing of funds (liability).
Interest income is income earned and is associated with lending of funds (assets).
In the financial statements of banks, interest expense is the result of deposits from customers, while interest income is the result of loans to customers.
Interest Payment = Coupon * Par Value
Interest Income = Effective Yield * Cost of Bond