Principal balance

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Principal Balance

In regards to a mortgage or other debt instrument, the Principal balance is the amount due and owing to satisfy the payoff of the underlying obligation.

Amortized (Amortization) mortgage loans automatically pay a portion of each monthly payment to the Principal balance with the rest being paid as interest.

An Interest-only loan does not require any monies be paid toward the Principal balance each month, but is allowable.