What Is A Negative Amortization?

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Answer for "What is a negative amortization?"

Kimberly Packo real estate agent
  La Rosa Realty North Florida, LLC

A negative amortization is a type of loan situation that occurs when the monthly payments do not cover the principal or interest. Instead of declining, the balance of the loan actually increases.


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