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TeachMeFinance.com - explain discount loan discount loan -- a loan on which the interest and/or charges are deducted from the face amount of the loan at the time it is made. The borrower receives an amount of principal reduced by the amount of interest, but must repay the full face amount of the loan. Used only for short-term loans. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.