Loans deemed partially amortized means what about their payments?

Partially amortized loans are structured so that the regular payments made throughout the term do not entirely pay off the loan by the time it reaches maturity. This means that even after making these scheduled payments, there will be a remaining balance. Often, at the end of the loan term, a larger "balloon" payment is required to settle the outstanding balance.

This structure contrasts with fully amortized loans, where payments are calculated to ensure that the loan is completely paid off at the end of the term. In a partially amortized loan, some principal is paid down over time, but not enough to eliminate the debt by the end of the loan term. Thus, borrowers should be prepared for this final, larger payment, which is a fundamental aspect of partial amortization.