Amortization is the process of reducing the estimated or nominal value of either an intangible asset, in case of an enterprise, or a loan, in case of an individual. This is done with the use of an amortization schedule, which is a structured payment method such as an Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI).
With an amortized home loan, the debt is paid off entirely by the end of the loan’s term with the help of an amortization schedule that involves EMIs. A fixed repayment schedule is set during which the duration and break-up of loan repayment is clearly stated. Along with this schedule, the loan amount, interest rate, and payment distribution is provided.
At the beginning of an amortized loan, a higher percentage of your ‘monthly repayment amount’ goes towards the interest. This is quite common with long-term loans, where a majority of your periodic payment is an interest expense and a small portion is used to pay off the principal amount. In time, the payment towards the principal increases and you pay a lesser interest amount.
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Why should you opt for amortization?
