Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM)
This is a loan that has an initial fixed-rate period, generally 3, 5, 7, or 10 years. After the fixed-rate period is over, your interest rate may change once per year, either up or down depending on the current market conditions.
Amortization
This refers to a gradual reduction of a debt over the term of the loan. Amortization occurs through the repayment of principal.Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
The APR refers to the yearly cost of a mortgage including interest and other expenses or charges. Those additional charges could be private mortgage insurance and points expressed as a percentage.Appraisal
This will refer to a written estimate of a property’s current market value.Closing
Hooray! This is the conclusion of your real estate transaction. The legal documents will be signed, the funds are disbursed, and it’s time to get your keys.Closing Costs
This refers to expenses over and above the cost of the property and may include items like:- Title insurance
- Appraisal
- Processing
- Underwriting
- Surveying Fees
Pre-Paid Costs
This is typically your home owner’s insurance premium and any escrow amounts for the insurance and property taxes put in your escrow accountCredit-Report
This will be a report from an independent agency which details the credit history, including previous, and current debt to help determine your creditworthiness.Credit Score
This is a mathematical formula that will predict the creditworthiness of an applicant. It’s specifically based on credit card history, outstanding debt, type of credit, bankruptcies, late payments, collection judgments, too little credit history, and too many credit lines.Warranty Deed
This is the legal document that transfers the property from one owner to another.Down Payment
A down payment refers to the difference between a property’s purchase price and the amount of financing you are obtaining.Earnest Money
This is a deposit made by a buyer toward the down payment to show good faith when the purchase agreement is signed. This is typically written to the title company to be held in escrow until closing.Equity
This refers to Tthe monetary difference between your mortgage balance and the actual market value of your home.Fixed-Rate Mortgages
This is a mortgage with an interest rate and payment that will not change over the term of the loan. If the market interest rate falls below your fixed rate, it’s time to contact Team Lasson at the Lake of the Ozarks to discuss the benefits of refinancing.Principal
The balance (not counting the interest) owed on a loan is called the principal. A 30 year fixed rate mortgage is amortized so that the longer you have the loan, the more principal you reduce with each payment.Title Search
The is an examination of municipal records to ensure that the seller is the legal owner of a property, determine any easements that may exist, as well as to make certain that there are no liens or other claims against the property.Underwriting
In mortgage lending, this is the process of determining the risks involved in a particular loan and establishing suitable terms and conditions for the loan.
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