negative amortization

ˈnɛɡətɪv əˌmɔːrtəˈzeɪʃən

Definition

Definition of negative amortization - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

finance

TECH.

increase in loan balance when payments are less than interest

TECH.

Negative amortization can lead to higher debt over time.
The loan's negative amortization surprised the new homeowners.
Investors were wary of negative amortization in the mortgage plan.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with negative

go negative

shift from positive to negative actions or attitudes

The discussion started to go negative after the disagreement.

in the negative

adv.

in a way that means no

She replied in the negative to the invitation.

paint a negative picture

describe something in a bad way

The report paints a negative picture of the company's future.

negative change

decrease in quality or value

There was a negative change in the quality of the product.

negative consequences

unfavorable outcomes from a decision or event

The negative consequences of the policy change were felt by many employees.

negative contribution

action or input that causes harm or problems

His negative contribution to the project delayed its completion.

Expressions with amortization

amortization period

length of time for spreading repayment of debt or cost of asset

The mortgage has an amortization period of twenty-five years.

declining balance amortization

method of calculating depreciation with decreasing amounts

The company uses declining balance amortization for its equipment.

View all translations of negative amortization

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:amortissement négatif, ...
German:Negative Amortisation, ...
Italian:ammortizzazione negativa, ...
Spanish:amortización negativa, ...
Portuguese:amortização negativa, ...
Chinese:负摊销, ...
Japanese:ネガティブ・アモチゼーション, ...
Arabic:إِطْفاء سَلْبِي, ...
Hebrew:אַמּוֹרְטִיזַצְיָה שְׁלִילִית, ...
Russian:отрицательная амортизация, ...
Ukrainian:негативна амортизація, ...
Hindi:नकारात्मक अमोर्टाइजेशन, ...
Bengali:নেতিবাচক ঋণমুক্তি, ...
Catalan:amortització negativa, ...
Czech:negativní amortizace, ...
Danish:negativ amortisering, ...
Dutch:negatieve afschrijving, ...
Greek:αρνητική απομείωση, ...
Hungarian:negatív amortizáció, ...
Khmer:ការកើនឡើងនៃសមតុល្យប្រាក់កម្ចី នៅពេលការបង់ប្រាក់តិចជាងការប្រាក់, ...
Korean:부정적 상환, ...
Persian:تعدیل منفی, ...
Polish:negatywna amortyzacja, ...
Portuguese (BR):amortização negativa, ...
Romanian:amortizare negativă, ...
Swedish:negativ amortering, ...
Thai:การเพิ่มขึ้นของยอดเงินกู้, ...
Turkish:negatif amortisman, ...
Vietnamese:sự khấu hao âm, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.