👉 The term "burnishment" is used in the context of finance to refer to a loan that requires repayment in the form of a lump sum payment over a specified period. This can be done through various means, such as taking out an installment loan or using a secured loan with a high interest rate. The borrower must repay the entire amount within the agreed upon term, which is typically 36 months for a fixed-rate loan and 52 weeks for variable-rate loans.