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Economics

Loan Basics

Quick fact

The total interest paid on a 30-year mortgage can be more than the original loan amount, even with a moderate interest rate.

Why this is interesting

You’ve probably heard that a loan lets you buy something now and pay later—but why does that small extra percentage (interest) often double what you actually owe?