Deferred Payment Loan
Loan with a deferral period where interest accrues but no payments are made. Amortization begins after the deferral ends.
Loan
Results
Payment after deferral
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Accrued interest during deferral
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Balance at end of deferral
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Total interest over life of loan
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Total paid (lifetime)
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During deferral, unpaid interest is capitalized (added to principal), so the payment amount is based on a larger balance once repayment starts.