Amortized Loan

Definition

A loan where you make equal payments over time, slowly watching the interest portion shrink and the principal portion grow. It's mathematical justice for borrowing money.

Example Usage

Our 30-year amortized mortgage means we're paying almost twice the house's value by the time we're done.

Source: Real estate financing and mortgage terminology

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