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Economics

Amortization Schedule Structure

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The first few payments on a loan go mostly to interest, while later payments focus on repaying the principal.

Why this is interesting

Ever wondered why your monthly mortgage payment feels the same even as you pay off more of the loan? It's all about the amortization schedule structure.