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Economics

Amortization

Quick fact

In a typical 30-year mortgage, more than half of the first decade's payments go entirely toward interest, not the loan balance.

Why this is interesting

You've probably taken out a car loan or a mortgage—but did you know that even though you pay the same amount each month, the way that money is split between interest and principal changes over time?