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INTEREST ONLY LOAN

California Department of Real Estate

Updated 08-20-2026

INTEREST ONLY LOAN

A straight, non-amortizing loan in which the lender receives only interest during the term of the loan and principal is repaid in a lump sum at maturity.

California Department of Real Estate Glossary

California Department of Real Estate · p. 19

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