Repayment of loan principal and interest. A loan can be amortized in several ways, including: (a) in equal installments of principal and interest, often called “mortgage amortization,” where the interest component of the payment reduces as the principal is paid down; (b) in regular payments of varying amounts, often called “commercial amortization, [..]

n. a periodic payment plan to pay a debt in which the interest an...

The deduction of an expense in installments over a period of time, rather than all at once.

The repayment of a loan by installments.

A repayment plan by which a loan is reduced through regular (usually monthly) payments of principal and interest.

  The depreciation, depletion, or charge-off to expense of intangible and tangible assets over a period of time. In the extractive industries, the term is most frequently applied to mean either (1) th [..]

Since all capital assets, except land, eventually wear out or lose their usefulness, the cost of these assets are charged as an accounting expense over their useful lives.

The process of cost allocation that assigns the original cost of an intangible asset to the periods benefited; calculated in the same way as depreciation.

The process of allocating the cost of intangible long-term assets having a finite useful life to accounting periods; the allocation of the amount of a bond premium or discount to the periods remaining until bond maturity.

1670s, in reference to lands given to religious orders, from Medieval Latin amortizationem (nominative amortizatio), noun of action from past participle stem of amortizare (see amortize). Of debts, fr [..]

Repayment of the principal and/or interest of a debt over a specified period of time.

The period of time required to reduce a debt to zero when payments are made regularly. Amortization periods are most often 15, 20, or 25 years long.

Accounting for expenses or charges as applicable rather than as paid. Includes such practices as depreciation, depletion, write-off of intangibles, prepaid expenses and deferred charges.

Amortization is the gradual reduction of a debt by regular scheduled payments of interest and principal.

Amortization Schedule An amortization schedule is the designation of periodic payments of principal and interest toward the principal to eventually pay off a debt.

The reduction of principal or debt by regular payments. A repayment mortgage on a house is amortized by making regular payments that cover the loan and the interest. A non-amortized mortgage is one where the borrower pays only the interest during the life of the loan and repays the principal at the end. Amortization can also be achieved via a purch [..]

Amortization is the gradual repayment of a debt over a period of time, such as monthly payments on a mortgage loan or credit card balance. To amortize a loan, your payments must be large enough to pay not only the interest that has accrued but also to reduce the principal you owe. The word amortize itself tells the story, since it means "t [..]

The process of paying the principal amount of an issue of securities by periodic payments either directly to bondholders or to a sinking fund for the benefit of bondholders. See: Debt Service; Debt Se [..]

The process of paying off a debt liability and accrued interest through a series of equal, periodic payments. Car loans and mortgages are two debts commonly paid off through amortization. Your monthly [..]

(1) A periodic payment plan to pay a debt (such as a mortgage or car loan) by a certain date, in which interest and a portion of the principal is included in each payment. Payments are usually calcula [..]

The repayment of a loan through regular periodic payment.

The loan payment consists of a portion which will be applied to pay the accruing interest on a loan, with the remainder being applied to the principal. Over time, the interest portion decreases as the loan balance decreases, and the amount applied to principal increases so that the loan is paid off (amortized) in the specified time.

The paying off of debt in regular installments over a period of time.

The systematic allocation of the discount, premium, or issue costs of a bond to expense over the life of the bond.The systematic allocation of an intangible asset to expense over a certain period of t [..]

Definitions (2) 1. The gradual elimination of a liability, such as a mortgage, in regular payments over a specified period of time. Such payments must be sufficient to cover both principal and interes [..]

The gradual extinguishment (or accumulated provision or reserve therefor) of an amount in an account by pro-rating such amount over a predetermined period, such as the life of the asset or liability to which it applies, or the period during which it is anticipated the benefit will be realized.

1) The gradual elimination of a liability, such as a mortgage, in regular payments over a specified period of time. Such payments must be sufficient to cover both principal and interest. 2) Writing of [..]

For instance, if you have a mortgage on your home, the principal you pay is a predetermined sum that needs to be paid in a certain amount of time. However, interest must be figured in such a way as to [..]

The gradual payment of a debt through a schedule of payments or the writing off of an intangible asset against expenses over the period of its useful life

The process of gradually repaying a loan over an extended period of time through periodic installments of principal and interest.

Similar to depreciation, amortization is the process of spreading costs over the useful life of an asset. Generally - but not always - amortization is used to refer to the process when the asset is intangible like a trademark, or a patent, while depreciation applies to tangible assets like production machinery or buildings.

The liquidation of a financial debt through regular periodic installment payments. For tax purposes, the periodic deduction of capitalized expenses such as organization costs.

Gradual and periodic reduction of any amount, such as the periodic writedown of a BOND premium, the cost of an intangible ASSET or periodic payment Of MORTGAGES or other DEBT.

A monthly repayment schedule in which a loan is repaid in fixed payments of principal and interest.

the amortization of the loan is a schedule on how the loan is intended to be repaid. For example, a typical amortization schedule for a 15 year loan will include the amount borrowed, interest rate pai [..]

1) In accounting terms, this refers to the method in which an intangible asset is depreciated over a specified period of time. 2) In terms relevant to signage and urban planning, it conveys the " [..]

The process of paying off a debt together with interest, usually with equal payments at regular intervals over a period of time.

The process of reducing debt through regular installment payments of principal and interest that will result in the payoff of a loan at its maturity.

Liquidation of a debt through installment payments.

The repayment of principal from scheduled mortgage payments that exceed the interest due. The scheduled payment

When a previously conforming sign is subsequently deemed to be non-conforming, the owner of the sign is notified and given a grace period during which he may continue to keep and use the sign. At the [..]

The amount of time (usually set out in months or years) it will take to pay off a jump to

The process of fully paying off indebtedness by installments of principal and earned interest over a definite time.

Amortization is mechanism for writing-off the cost of an intangible asset over its period of use.

In finance: the long-term repayment of a money debt (e.g. bonds, mortgages) based on a fixed repayment schedule. In the case of a full pay-out lease agreement, the cost of acquisition and other costs, [..]

the process of allocating the cost of an intangible asset over a period of time or the process of repaying a loan over time.

Repayment of a mortgage loan through monthly installments of principal and interest; the monthly payment amount is based on a schedule that will allow you to own your home at the end of a specific time period (for example, 15 or 30 years).

Gradual repayment of a debt by periodic installments that cover both principal and interest.

An increase in principal that occurs when the monthly payments do not cover all of the interest cost. The result may be that a borrower owes more than was owed at the beginning of the loan. Learn more...

The process of paying the principal and interest on a loan through regularly scheduled installments.

Loan repayment made in installments over a period.

The liquidation of a debt by regular, usually monthly, installments of principal and interest. An amortization schedule is a table showing the payment amount, interest, principal and unpaid balance for the entire term of the loan.

Paying off a car loan with a fixed monthly payment schedule over a specific period of time is called amortization. Amortization involves the amount of interest you pay toward the beginning of your aut [..]

A breakdown of periodic loan payments into two components: a principal portion and an interest portion. In tax parlance, amortization refers to IRC Section 197 that provides for specified intangible a [..]

A breakdown of periodic loan payments into two components: a principal portion and an interest portion.

Amortization is the repayment of debt in regular installments over a period of time.

Reduction of capital or up–front expenses (capitalized) over time, often with an equal amount per annum. 

The write-off over a specified period of time of intangible assets.

A payment plan which enables the borrower to reduce his debt gradually through monthly payments of principal.

The process of paying off a debt over a period of time.

The repayment of a loan by installments with regular payments to cover the principal and interest. Amortization Table

Similar to depreciation. The scheduled or systematic reduction of a balance in an account over an appropriate period of time of intangible assets such as patents, leaseholds, agricultural marketing qu [..]

Reduction value of an asset determined by prorating its cost over a certain amount of time.

An accounting method that allows a company to write-off intangible rights or assets over the period of their existence.

Scheduled reduction of long-term debt / liability or depreciation of the same.

The repayment schedule for a loan or other obligation, usually as a constant amount each month that is paid first to the interest calculated on the principal balance, and then reduce the principal balance. 

Process to gradually extinguish capital expenditures in periodic payments over a predetermined length of time. It refers to the breakdown of periodic loan payments into two components: the portion of [..]

A payment to pay of part of a debt or a loan. This payment is usually periodical. Given that the monthly payment exceed the interest payment for a period, the debt balance or remindning loan balance, [..]

is an accounting term that refers to the process of allocating the cost of an intangible asset over a period of time. It also refers to the repayment of loan principal over time.

Amortization may refer to a plan to repay a loan in equal installments over a period of time, whereby each periodic payment includes principal and interest, and the amount of the payment applied to th [..]

The gradual elimination of a liability, in regular payments over a specified period of time. Such payments must be sufficient to cover both principal and interest.

The gradual and systematic reduction of debt by equal periodic payments. Such payments generally must be sufficient to recompense current interest due during the repayment period and to repay the entire principal by the time the loan reaches maturity. An amortization schedule is a table that shows the amounts of principal and interest due at regula [..]

Provision made in advance for the gradual reduction of an amount owed over time.

The process by which debt is reduced over a set time period. In a loan, it is the portion of the monthly payment that is not interest and is used to pay back the principal.

the repayment time period of a loan or debt / the number of years over which you'll repay the loan or debt

Gradual debt reduction. Typically, the reduction is made according to a pre-determined schedule for installment payments.

 Loan payments by equal periodic amounts calculated to pay off the debt at the end of a fixed period, including accrued interest on the outstanding balance.

The process of gradually repaying a debt with regularly scheduled payments over a period of time. Most fixed rate mortgage amortize over the term of the loan.

(n) the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years(n) payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers

(1) The gradual reduction of a debt, through regular repayments of principal instalments and payment of current interest over an agreed period of time, so as to liquidate the debt.

A payment plan by which a loan is reduced through monthly payments of principal and interest.

Amortization spreads out the payments on a loan over time, often requiring installment payments to occur at regular intervals.

A method of equalizing the monthly mortgage payments over the life of the loan, even though the proportion of principal to interest changes over time. In the early part of the loan, the principal repayment is very low, while the interest payment is very high. At the end of the loan, the relationship is reversed.

The repayment of a loan through regular periodic payment.

A way of measuring the consumption of the value of long-term assets like equipment or buildings. This process gradually eliminates a debt, loan, or mortgage over a period of time. It can also be used [..]

The gradual reduction of a debt by periodic payments large enough to meet current interest payments and repay the principal.

Liquidation of a debt through installment payments.

A gradual reduction of a loan debt through periodic installment payments of principal and interest.

Reducing a debt by making payments in installments.

Loan payment calculated to pay off the debt at the end of a fixed period, including interest on the outstanding balance.

The reduction of debt by regular payments of principal and interest over a period of time.

The repayment of a debt with a fixed schedule in regular installments over a specified period of time.

The process of paying the principal and interest on a loan through regularly scheduled installments.

Amortization is the time required to repay a loan (or other liability) in gradual installments.

The process of reducing debt through regular installment payments, resulting in the payoff of a loan at its maturity. 

The process of paying off a debt.

Paying an interest-bearing liability by gradual reduction through a series of installments, as opposed to one lump-sum payment.

The process of eliminating a debt through equal, periodic payments.

The paying off of debt with a fixed schedule in regular installments over a specified period of time.

The process of fully paying off indebtedness by installments of principal and earned interest over a definite time.

A method of spreading a fixed sum, together with accumulating interest, over a period of years.

Paying an interest-bearing liability by gradual reduction through a series of installments, as opposed to one lump-sum payment.

The repayment of a loan by installments.

The gradual and systematic writing off of a balance in an account over an appropriate period. Amphibolite

Amortization is an accounting term meaning to allocate a cost to several time periods. The term is derived from the Latin word for death and literally ...

The amortization of a debt is its systematic repayment through installments of principal and interest. An amortization schedule is a periodic table illustrating payments, principal, interest, and outstanding balance.

The actual number of years it will take to repay a loan in full. The amortization may go beyond the term of the loan.

n. a periodic payment plan to pay a debt in which the interest and a portion of the principal are included in each payment by an established mathematical formula. Most commonly it is used on a real pr [..]

The gradual reduction of your loan balance through scheduled periodic payments. For mortgage balances, payments are generally made every month. A portion of the payment goes to the loan principal and [..]

Schedule of loan payments of principal and interest over a period of time.

Amortization is the repayment of Principal and Interest compo nents of a Loan, over a period of time

The process of reducing debt through regular installment payments of principal and interest that will result in the payoff of a loan at its maturity.

The process of fully paying off indebtedness by installments of principal and earned interest over a definite time.

The process of paying or reducing a debt by periodic payments sufficient to cover current interest and to extinguish part of the principal.

The process of converting one enzyme to another.

A schedule of repayment that includes payments consisting of both principal and interest

The gradual reduction or liquidation of an amount over a period of time according to a specified schedule (such as, the retirement of a debt by serial payments to the creditor or in a sinking fund) ei [..]

The process of reducing debt through regular installment payments of principal and interest that will result in the payoff of a loan at its maturity.

Amortization means loan payment by equal periodic payments calculated to pay off the debt at the end of a fixed period, including accrued interest on the outstanding balance.

A process that allows for the eventual termination of a non-conforming use, without compensation, by establishing a time period for the owner to recoup its investment.

The systematic repayment of a mortgage loan by equal monthly installments of principal and interest.

The process of converting one enzyme to another.

The process of gradually repaying a loan over an extended period through periodic installments of principal and interest.

The process of gradually repaying a loan over an extended period of time through periodic installments of principal and interest.

The process of gradually repaying a loan over an extended period of time through periodic installments of principal and interest.

The process by which a loan amount decreases over a given time period based upon payments applied.

Repayment of loan by installment payments. As the payments are made, the debt is reduced so that at the end of fixed period or term, no money will be owed.

Amortization refers to loan repayment over a period of time.  Periodic payments are made on principal and interest.

A schedule of repayment which includes payments consisting of both principal and interest.

The gradual repayment of a mortgage loan, both principle and interest, by installments.

The gradual repayment of a mortgage loan, both principle and interest, by installments.

when a company makes an acquisition, the excess paid over the acquired firm's book value is termed goodwill. Until recently, the acquiring company was required to amortize the goodwill over a spe [..]

Accounting method in which an asset’s cost is spread out.

(i) A reduction in a debt or fund by periodic payments covering interest and part of the principal. (ii) Writing off an intangible asset investment over the projected life of the assets.

Accounting method in which an asset's cost is spread out.

An asset's reduced value as determined through proration.

See depreciation

Paying off an interest bearing liability by gradual reduction through a series of installments comprising both principal and interest components, as opposed to paying it off by a simple lump-sum payment.

Gradually writing-off the value of an intangible asset over a period of time. Commonly applied to items such as goodwill, improvements to leased premises, or expenses of a new stock or bond issue. Ann [..]

The reduction of loan principal over a series of payments. The distribution of the cost of an intangible asset, such as an intellectual property right, over the projected useful life of the asset. [..]

Payment to reduce the principal of a debt in regular, periodic installments.

Means loan payment by equal periodic payment, calculated to pay off the debt at the end of a fixed period, including accrued interest on the outstanding balance.

The deduction of capital expenses over a specific period of time usually over the asset's life. It is not a cash outflow. It is an accounting statement of the lessening of the potential of servic [..]

Term used to describe the time over which the mortgage is to be paid, assuming equal payments. The life of a loan, e.g. a mortgage with a 25-year amortization period means that if all regular payments [..]

The gradual repayment of a home loan by periodic installments.

Loan payment of equal periodic payments calculated to pay off the debt, as well as the accrued interest on the outstanding balance, at the end of a fixed period.

The number of years needed to fully repay a loan. Most mortgages are amortized over 25 years. This means that by making set monthly payments - each a blend of interest costs and repayment of the original principal - you'll have paid back the original amount and all the interest in 25 years. You can however choose different amortization periods [..]

The gradual paying off of a debt by periodic installments.  Example: a $100,000 loan is arranged at an 8% interest rate.  The borrower pays $10,000 in the first year.  Of that payment, $8,000 is for t [..]

The repayment of a loan by installments.

Amortization (or amortisation; see spelling differences) is paying off an amount owed over time by making planned, incremental payments of principal and interest. To amortize a loan means "to kil [..]

In business, amortization refers to spreading payments over multiple periods. The term is used for two separate processes: amortization of loans and amortization of assets. In the latter case it refer [..]

In tax law, amortization refers to the cost recovery system for intangible property. Although the theory behind cost recovery deductions of amortization is to deduct from basis in a systematic manner [..]

The reduction f an amount at regular intervals over a certain time period. This term is used to refer to the reduction of debt by regular payment of loan installments during the life of a loan. It is [..]

   This is a non-cash charge, usually the allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as goodwill, over a period of time to income. Intangible assets are those that lack a physical form. Amortizing goodwill means no cash is actually paid out over the amortization schedule but does mean a charge against income.   Application Service Provider ( [..]