Maturity does not always refer to a loan or bond though and can be applied to any other type of debt. The maturity of a credit card statement is the date at the end of the month when the minimum payment is due. Any type of debt, when it is due can be called the maturity date. The initial maturity date of a loan or other debt can change a number of times during the lifetime of the debt.
1 Small 1-pound meatloaves can be cooked at a lower temperature of 300 F to 325 F, if you prefer, for 10 to 12 minutes longer. 2  This gentler cooking minimizes moisture loss as the meatloaf cooks, yielding a moister and juicier end result.
The cooking time for meatloaf is usually 30 minutes per pound at  350 degrees. Therefore cooking a 4 pound meatloaf should take  around 2 hours.ou should bake meatloaf at 350 degrees F for 30-40- minutes per pound if cooked in a bread pan. If cooked in a shallow pan, it won't take as long for the center to get done.