what do commitment charges mean
A commitment fee is a charge that a lender imposes on a borrower as compensation for keeping a line of credit open. This fee represents the lender's promise to adhere to the agreed-upon terms of the loan, such as specific dates of availability and rates of interest, regardless of financial market conditions. A commitment fee is often confused with the interest rates charged on a loan; however, they are different. A commitment fee is charged on future or unused credit while interest is charged on loan amounts that have already been disbursed to the borrower.