A “Balloon Loan” is a loan which does not fully amortize over its term. It has lower regularly scheduled periodic payments of both principal and interest, but those payments will not fully repay the loan by the end of the loan term. This will leave a large balance or “balloon” payment due at the end of the term to pay off the remaining principal balance. This “balloon payment” can be refinanced or paid in full. |
An “Amortized Loan” is a loan with regularly scheduled periodic payments of both principal and interest that will fully repay the loan by the end of the loan term. |