Updated October 28, 2016. Exterior walls can be finished with a wide array of materials and techniques. Exterior wall finishes can produce significant savings for the contractor as well as for the building occupant and there are many options that will protect you from fire, heat, snow and that can save some money to you.
When Is Penalty Interest Payable? Penalty interest is payable when money is due, but is not paid by the due date. This means that late payment of deposit or late payment of the balance of the purchase price at settlement will usually give rise to an obligation to pay penalty interest.
This is called the speculative motive. Suppose that interest rates fluctuate. At a two percent rate of interest, you would get $1,020 in a year's time in exchange for $1,000 in cash now (i.e. by buying now for $1,000 a bond that pays $1,020 in a year, which is the same thing as lending $1,000 at two percent interest).