This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
On the income statement, typically within the “depreciation and amortization” line item, will be the amount of an amortization expense write-off. On the balance sheet, as a contra account, will be the accumulated amortization account. It is located after the intangible assets line item.
With a Bi-Weekly mortgage plan, you make payments to your lender every two weeks instead of once a month (with each payment representing half of your monthly payment).
Journal entry for depreciation records the reduced value of a tangible asset, such a office building, vehicle, or equipment, to show the use of the asset over time. In a depreciation journal entry, the depreciation account is debited and the fixed asset account is credited.
Even a single extra payment made each year can reduce the amount of interest and shorten the amortization, as long as the payment goes toward the principal and not the interest. Just make sure your lender processes the payment this way.
Ideally, you want your extra payments to go towards the principal amount. However, many lenders will apply the extra payments to any interest accrued since your last payment and then apply anything left over to the principal amount. Other times, lenders may apply extra funds to next month's payment.
Fortunately, Excel can be used to create an amortization schedule. The amortization schedule template below can be used for a variable number of periods, as well as extra payments and variable interest rates.
You can ask your lender for an amortization schedule, but this might not be as helpful if you're looking to see how extra payments could impact that schedule.