Amortization

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Amortization is the gradual paying off of a debt through regular partial payments. The term traces to the Latin root for "death" — the same root behind the word "mortgage."

• Mortgage
• Promissory Note

Reviewed by Kootenai Title & Bonner Title Editorial Team · Last updated June 19, 2026
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