Each Payment on a Mortgage Note Payable Consists of Interest

question 153

True/False

Each payment on a mortgage note payable consists of interest on the original balance of the loan and a reduction of the loan principal.

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Definitions:

Market Rate

The current price or interest rate at which goods, services, or financial instruments are traded in a competitive marketplace.

Present Value Tables

Tables that show the present value of cash to be received in the future, discounted at various interest rates.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share, or other financial instrument, as stated by the issuer.

Effective Interest Method

An accounting technique for amortizing bond premium or discount over the life of the bond in a way that reflects a constant interest rate.