10/09/2026
Mortgage term to know: Principal π‘π°
Principal is the amount you borrow to purchase your home, before interest and other loan costs.
As you make mortgage payments, part of that payment typically goes toward reducing the principal balance, while another portion goes toward interest.
Understanding how your payment is divided can make it easier to see how your mortgage balance changes over time and how youβre building equity.
Save this mortgage term for the next time youβre reviewing your home loan.