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What is a principal and interest mortgage?

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D) A loan where each repayment covers the interest charged and also reduces the amount borrowed.

A principal and interest mortgage requires regular repayments that include both a portion to reduce the loan principal (the amount borrowed) and a portion to cover interest charges. This ensures the loan is fully repaid by the end of the loan term.

Answer Options
A
A loan where repayments cover only interest, with the whole balance due at the end.
B
A loan where interest is added to the balance and nothing is repaid until the home is sold.
C
A loan whose repayments stay fixed for the whole term, whatever happens to interest rates.
D
A loan where each repayment covers the interest charged and also reduces the amount borrowed.

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