Mortgage Dictionary

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Balloon Loan Term

With an balloon loan , the borrower pays only principal and interest on the loan for a specified period of time. That period of time is known as the balloon term. At the end of the balloon term, the borrower repays the principal.

See also:   Fixed-Rate Mortgage | Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)