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You will add money to the principal in your first payment. It will be a small amount, but that is when you start. Your statement should show how much the bank puts toward principal and how much goes toward interest. Over time, more money will be applied to the principal. You can also make an extra payment or payments during the year; you just have to specify that you want it applied to the principal when you make your extra payment. You should see how to do this on your statement. It's been said that even if you make just one extra payment per year, you can pay your mortgage off eight years early.

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What is money paid only on the principal?

Money paid only on the principal refers to payments made towards the original amount borrowed, excluding any interest or fees. This type of payment is often seen in loans where the borrower pays back just the loan amount without additional interest charges, typically during a specific repayment period. It can help borrowers reduce their debt more quickly, as they are directly decreasing the principal balance. However, in most loan agreements, payments usually include both principal and interest.


Is it legal for the insurance company to hold the remaining balance of your claim to apply to your loan as principal payment?

In any case you get your money don't you? If the insurance company paid the principal of your loan than that means you don't have to so the money you would have paid is now yours...just as if the insurance company had cut you a check. Remember, until the loan is paid off the lender's claim to the property is superior than yours. If you are not going to use the money to repair the damage, the lender will want the loan principal reduced by a proportial amount. The most usual arrangement is that the bank will hold the insurance payment in an account for you and use it to pay the contractor after the repairs have been completed.


What are some good ways to build equity in your home?

There are different ways to build home equity in your home. You could start by making a larger down payment than is called for, for one, if you are just purchasing the home. Other ways include paying extra amounts to get the principal down on your home loan, and it also helps to make improvements to the home, such as new flooring, paint, siding, etc.


Can you get a mortgage to buy a vacant lot?

I just bought a vacant lot with money I borrowed (a personal loan) from my credit union. The bank and mortgage company I checked with said they no longer do land loans.


What is the definition of an amortized loan?

An amortized loan is just a basic loan where the principal and interest are paid on a monthly basis. Usually, the majority of the interest is paid first, then the principal.

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