Term: Amortization (Bond/Loan Term)

Field: Bond/Loan Term

Definition:
The repayment of a mortgage debt over a period of time in a series of periodic installments. It should be noted that a portion of each payment consists of a blend of interest and amortization of principal. Specifically, this is the payback of the principal portion of the loan owed to the lender. The effect of amortization is to build up the paper value of the owner's equity while reducing the debt obligation. For your convenience, we have provided a list of most asset classes where you will see typical amortization schedules as they relate to said asset classes.