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What is Amortization? — Meaning, Definition & Example

Definition

Amortization is the process of paying off a loan through regular EMI payments over time. Each EMI consists of principal and interest components. In early years, interest component is higher; over time, principal component increases. Amortization schedule shows this breakdown for each EMI.

💡 Real Example

On a ₹50L home loan at 8.5%/20 years, EMI is ₹43,391. In month 1: ₹35,417 is interest and ₹7,974 is principal. By year 15: ₹15,000 is interest and ₹28,391 is principal.

🇮🇳 Amortization in Hindi / हिंदी में

एमॉर्टाइजेशन — एमॉर्टाइजेशन नियमित EMI भुगतान के माध्यम से समय के साथ लोन चुकाने की प्रक्रिया है। शुरू में ब्याज अधिक और बाद में मूलधन अधिक होता है।

Amortization (Hinglish) — Amortization loan ko regular EMI payments se time ke saath repay karne ki process hai. Starting mein interest zyada hota hai, baad mein principal zyada ho jaata hai.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amortization in simple words?
Amortization is the process of paying off a loan through regular EMI payments over time. Each EMI consists of principal and interest components. In early years, interest component is higher; over time, principal component increases. Amortization schedule shows this breakdown for each EMI.
Can you give an example of Amortization?
On a ₹50L home loan at 8.5%/20 years, EMI is ₹43,391. In month 1: ₹35,417 is interest and ₹7,974 is principal. By year 15: ₹15,000 is interest and ₹28,391 is principal.
What is Amortization meaning in Hindi?
In Hindi, Amortization is called एमॉर्टाइजेशन. एमॉर्टाइजेशन नियमित EMI भुगतान के माध्यम से समय के साथ लोन चुकाने की प्रक्रिया है। शुरू में ब्याज अधिक और बाद में मूलधन अधिक होता है।