Glossary · The loan itself
In short
This is the initial total amount of money borrowed before any payments are made. It's the starting point for calculating interest and amortization.
Your Original Principal Balance is the full amount of the loan you received from the lender. This figure is critical for understanding your total debt obligation and how interest accrues over the loan's life. All repayment calculations begin from this amount.
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