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Real Estate Glossary

What is principal in transaction?

Principal - Principal refers to the original amount of a loan, before interest and other charges are added. It is the amount that is borrowed and will be repaid to the lender over the life of the loan. In real estate, the principal is the amount of the loan used to purchase the property.