negative amortization
Definition
A gradual increase in mortgage debt that occurs when the monthly payment is insufficient to cover the interest due, and the balance owed keeps increasing (at least in the first few years).
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Related terms:
graduated payment, amortization
'negative amortization' appears in the definitions of these other terms on BusinessDictionary.com:
partially amortizing loan
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