Borrowing Basics
Blended Payment
Quick Definition
A fixed payment that combines principal and interest.
Full Explanation
A blended payment is a regular payment that covers both interest and principal in one fixed amount. Most Canadian mortgages and personal loans use blended payments. Early on, most of each payment is interest; over time the principal portion grows.
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