Glossary
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DIP Financing 
Debtor-in-Possession financing (DIP financing) is financing made available to a company during the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, generally for the purpose of restructuring. The Debtor-in-Possession must file a motion seeking approval of the DIP financing with the Bankruptcy Court.
DIP Financing Order
A DIP Financing Order is the agreement which governs the terms of the DIP Financing and must be approved by the bankruptcy court. See DIP Financing definition for further details.
Days Past Due
Amount of days past the due date of the invoice.
Debit Memo
Debit memos are positive adjustments to an accounts receivable balance that are not the result of traditional sales.
Debt Service
Debt service Includes Principal and Interest payments. It's part of the calculation of a borrower's Debt Service Ratio which gauges the client's ability to pay its interest and principal payments.
Debt Tranches
A portion of debt within the capital structure of a company. Common tranches are senior debt, mezzanine debt and subordinated debt.
Debtor-In-Possession (DIP)
A Debtor-In-Possession (DIP) is an individual or corporation that has filed for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, while still maintaining the power to operate the business and have control over the property that a creditor has a lien against.
Default
Failure to fulfill an obligation that was laid out in the credit agreement. A default may result in penalties being applied or the loan being called.