Market Data Definition Language (MDDL)
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MDDL 2.4-draft : amortization
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Index: MDDL 2.4-draft Schema Documentation
Element: amortization
Description: Indicates that repayment is made via regular principal and interest payments over time. Schedule would be in ADDITION to schedules provided with interest and principal repayment items.
Used by: debtIssueData 
Attributes:    
Uses: amortizationBehavior  amortizationType  firstAmount  firstDate  lastAmount  lastDate  penultimateAmount  penultimateDate  schedule  period 
Classification: Simple "property"
Diagram: