Definition of "Rule of 78"

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Also called the Rule of the Sum of the Digits. An approach that bank use to formulate a loan amortization schedule. It results in a borrower paying more interest in the beginning of a loan when he/she has the use of more of the money, and less interest as the obligation is reduced. Interest can be saved by preparing the loan.

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