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Negative amortization

A gradual increase in mortgage Debt that occurs when the monthly payment is insufficient to Cover the Interest due, and the Balance owed keeps increasing (at least in the first few years).

Related Terms: 9 Balance, Cover, Debt, Interest, Inc., Mortgage, Mortgage debt, Owe, OCC
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