Amortized Loans with Regard to Home Loans

What is an amortized loan?

An amortized loan is a debt that’s paid off over time in equal installments. Each payment pays off the interest and the principal.

In the beginning, the installments prioritize paying off the interest and a portion of the principal. Over time, the interest will become a small part of the installment, as the principal will have become a larger component. 

For example, A loan of $275,000, with a fixed interest rate of 3.65% fully amortized over a 30-year term would have the payments broken down like this:

Amortization-Table

As you can see in the table, the “Payment” is fixed throughout the lifespan of the loan. The “Payment” represents a total of the “Principal” and “Interest.” Note: with each “Payment,” the “Interest” becomes a smaller and smaller component.


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