June 2017

Real Estate 101: Mortgage Information & Glossary

Posted on Jun 01, 2017 in Buying Your Home



Basic Definitions

Mortgage
A long-term loan primarily for the purpose of buying a home. A mortgage is a legal agreement in which the borrower pledges the property being purchased as security for the loan.

Principal
The amount of the loan - the cash you actually borrow.

Term
The number of months or years the mortgage covers. Normally, it will be anywhere...

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