Chapter 17 Flashcards
adjustable
rate loan
type of mortgage loan with
an interest rate that can
fluctuate or adjust
periodically based on
changes in an index
amortization
process of paying off a
debt, such as a mortgage
loan, over time through
regular payments that
include both principal and
interest
assumability
ability of a borrower to
take over an existing
mortgage loan from a seller,
subject to lender approval
debt
ratio
financial measure used by
lenders to assess a
borrower’s ability to manage
debt by comparing their
monthly debt payments to
their gross monthly income
deed of
trust
deed of trust is a legal
document used in some states
instead of a mortgage to secure
a loan on real estate. It involves
three parties: the borrower
(trustor), the lender
(beneficiary), and a neutral
third party (trustee) who holds
legal title to the property until
the loan is repaid
Equal Credit
Opportunity
Act
federal law that prohibits
lenders from discriminating
against borrowers on the
basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, marital
status, age, or receipt of
public assistance
Fannie Mae
government-sponsored
enterprise (GSE) that
provides liquidity to the
primary mortgage market by
purchasing and securitizing
mortgage loans from lenders.
FHA
The Federal Housing
Administration (FHA) is a
government agency that
insures mortgage loans made
by FHA-approved lenders,
providing lenders with
protection against losses in
case of borrower default.
Freddie Mac
government-sponsored
enterprise (GSE) that
provides stability and
liquidity to the secondary
mortgage market by
purchasing and securitizing
mortgage loans from lenders.
Ginnie Mae
government agency that
guarantees mortgage-backed
securities (MBS) backed by
federally insured or
guaranteed mortgage loans,
such as FHA and VA loans.
hypothecation
Hypothecation is when a
borrower pledges property,
like a house, as collateral for
a loan. This means if the
borrower fails to repay the
loan, the lender has the right
to take possession of the
property to recover the
money owed.
income
ratio
A financial measure used by
lenders to assess a
borrower’s ability to afford a
mortgage loan by comparing
their gross monthly income
to their monthly housing
expenses.
lien
theory
Lien theory is a legal concept
in some states that considers
a mortgage to be a lien on the
property. This means the
borrower retains ownership
of the property while the
lender holds a security
interest in it until the loan is
repaid.
loan
balance
loan balance is the
amount of money still owed
on a loan at any given time.
It’s the remaining principal
balance plus any accrued
interest and fees, minus any
payments made by the
borrower
loan
commitment
formal agreement by a
lender to provide financing to
a borrower, subject to certain
conditions and requirements
being met
loan-to-value
ratio
financial measure used by
lenders to assess the risk of a
mortgage loan by comparing
the amount of the loan to the
appraised value of the
property.
mortgage
A mortgage is a loan used to
buy a home or other real
estate. It’s a legal agreement
between the borrower and
the lender that gives the
lender the right to take
possession of the property if
the borrower fails to repay
the loan
mortgage
financing
Mortgage financing is the
process of borrowing money
from a lender, usually a bank
or mortgage company, to buy
a home. The lender provides
the funds needed to
purchase the property, and
the borrower agrees to repay
the loan over time, typically
with interest
mortgage
insurance
policy that protects the
lender against financial loss
if the borrower defaults on
the mortgage loan.
mortgagee
mortgagee is the lender
in a mortgage transaction.
They’re the person or entity
that provides the loan to the
borrower in exchange for a
security interest in the
property being purchased.
mortgagor
mortgagor is the
borrower in a mortgage
transaction. They’re the
person or entity that takes
out the loan and pledges
their property as collateral to
secure the loan.
note
note is a legal document
that outlines the terms of a
loan, including the amount
borrowed, the interest rate,
and the repayment schedule.
It serves as evidence of the
debt owed by the borrower to
the lender