By making regular periodic payments, the principal gradually decreases, and when it reaches zero, you've completely paid off your debt. (vertex42.com)
You were paid for it in form of a «bonus» - one time irregular payment, instead of regular periodic payments. (money.stackexchange.com)
Unlike a small business loan, which includes regular periodic payments, equity financing offers investors ownership equity in exchange for capital — without a periodic payment. (ondeck.com)