Amortization is the process of gradually paying off a debt over time through scheduled, periodic payments. These payments are typically made in equal amounts and consist of both principal (the amount borrowed) and interest.

In the context of a loan, like a mortgage, amortization refers to the breakdown of payments over the life of the loan, where early payments are primarily used to pay interest, and later payments are applied more to the principal.

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