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title: What is an amortization schedule?
description: A chart displaying all projected loan payments, including a breakdown of the portion going towards principal and  interest until the loan is fully paid.
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# What is an amortization schedule?

## A chart displaying a breakdown of all payments over the life of a loan.

An amortization schedule is a chart displaying a breakdown of all payments over the life of a loan. The schedule will include a breakdown of each payment **showing the portion going toward both principal and interest** until the loan is paid in full. See [amortization](https://www.jvmlending.com/glossary/#amortization).

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