Mortgage Dictionary
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Balloon Payment
A
balloon loan
is a type of short-term loan. Initially, it works like
a traditional mortgage, requiring regular monthly payments of principal
and interest. Then, after a period of time (usually between 3 to 10 years),
it becomes 100% due. At that time, the borrower must pay the loan off in cash
(referred to as the balloon payment) or refinance.