Qitzur Shulchan Arukh – 65:3
Even if he didn’t settle the among of interest with him at the time of the loan, rather, he lent him for free until a given time, or sold him some merchandise for a deferred payment until some time, or he in some other way obligated him to pay him money in any way, and when the time for payment arrived he requested extra money in order to extend the deadline, this is prohibited interest.
Simply put, interest is paying to hold onto money. Including during the period of time in which someone delayed payment.
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