An installment loan is repaid through scheduled payments over a defined period rather than requiring the full balance to be repaid at once. Each payment goes toward the amount borrowed and the applicable cost of the loan according to the terms of your agreement.
An installment loan is a type of borrowing with a defined amount borrowed, applicable rates and fees, payment schedule and repayment period
Instead of making payments indefinitely on a revolving balance, an installment loan has a set amount borrowed and a specified repayment period. You make the scheduled payments described in your agreement until the loan is paid according to its terms.
This structure can make it easier to understand how much you are expected to pay and when the loan is scheduled to be completed.
Installment Loans vs. Other Types of Loans
The main characteristic of an installment loan is its repayment structure.
A revolving account generally allows you to borrow, repay and borrow again within an available credit limit. An installment loan instead provides a defined amount that is repaid according to a scheduled plan.
This can make an installment loan easier to plan around when you prefer to know the payment schedule and expected repayment period in advance.
The fact that a loan is an installment loan does not by itself determine the interest rate, fees or other terms. Those details depend on the lender, the borrower’s application and applicable requirements.
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