Phrases with «negative amortization»

Negative amortization refers to a situation where the amount you owe on a loan increases over time instead of decreasing. Instead of paying off both the principal (the initial amount borrowed) and the interest (the cost of borrowing), you only pay a portion of the interest, leading to an increase in the overall debt. Full definition

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Sentences with «negative amortization»

  • They also used negative amortization loans, which put payments off, adding to the balance of the loan. (thefiscaltimes.com)
  • There are two scenarios in which you could end up with negative amortization in this spreadsheet (interest being added to the balance). (vertex42.com)
  • With these plans, it's important to note that payment caps can result in negative amortization during periods of rising interest rates. (ufcu.pfyfn.com)
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