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Balloon Loan Knowledge Base

• 1. What is a balloon loan?
  A loan with interest-only payments throughout the term and a lump-sum final payment for the principal.
• 2. What are the benefits of balloon loans?
  Lower initial payments can improve cash flow, which is useful for short-term borrowing needs.
• 3. What is the risk with balloon loans?
  Borrowers must repay the full principal at once; refinancing or selling assets is often required.
• 4. How is interest calculated?
  Interest is typically based on the principal and is paid monthly, quarterly, or annually.
• 5. When is a balloon loan recommended?
  When the borrower expects a large future income or asset sale to cover the final payment.
• 6. How is a balloon loan calculated?
  Balloon loans usually follow a simple interest structure. During the loan term, you only pay the interest, not the principal. The full principal amount is paid as a lump sum at the end. Interest for each period is calculated using a straightforward method: Interest = Principal * (Rate / Frequency), making the payments predictable and easier to manage throughout the loan term.