Real Estate Investing

Amortising Loan

Definition

What is Amortising Loan?

A loan repaid through scheduled payments of principalThe original amount of money invested or lent, excluding later returns. and interest.

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

Each monthly mortgageA loan secured by real property. payment reduces the outstanding balance.

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Related Terms

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Real Estate

Land and buildings held for use, rental income, development, or appreciation.

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Residential Property

Property designed mainly for people to live in.

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Commercial Property

Property used for business purposes, such as offices, shops, or warehouses.

REIT Metrics

Funds from Operations

A REIT performance measure that adjusts net income for real-estate depreciation and certain property-sale gains.

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