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.
A 2-pound meatloaf will reliably cook in about an hour â try not to overcook or the meat will start getting tough and crumbly. The best way to know when a meatloaf is done is by checking its internal temperature; as soon as it hits 155Â°F, you can pull it from the oven.