Mortgages
Negative Amortization
Quick Definition
When your loan balance grows because payments don't cover interest.
Full Explanation
Negative amortization happens when your payments are smaller than the interest charged, so the unpaid interest is added to the principal. It can occur on fixed-payment variable mortgages after the trigger rate is crossed.
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