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Balloon Payment
A large lump-sum payment due at the end of a loan term after smaller regular payments. Common in some auto loans and commercial mortgages. If you cannot refinance or pay the balloon, you may lose the asset. Always confirm whether a loan has a balloon payment before signing.
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