Vocabulary Unit 3 Flashcards
buy down mortgage
a mortgage where the interest rate begins below the market rate. Subject to a buy down fee paid to the lender, similar to a loan discount fee which increases the yield by paying a portion of the interest up-front.
adjustable-rate mortgage
loans that originate at one rate of interest, but that adjusts over the term of the loan by an economic indicator.
primary mortgage market
lenders who supply funds to borrowers as an investment
mortgage-backed securities
real-estate related asset
uniform residential loan application
required loan application for loans secured by one-family to four-family properties.
computerized loan origination (CLO)
an electronic network for handling loan applications via remote terminals linked to several lenders’ computers.
automated underwriting
an electronic process of evaluating and approving/declining a loan application.
term loan
an interest-only loan that calls for periodic payment of interest with the principle due at the end of the loan term.
Mainly used for home-improvement, second mortgage, and investor loans.
flexible payment loan
a loan with low monthly payments over the first five years followed by increased monthly payments for the duration of the loan.
balloon payment
a partially amortized loan, a mortgage or deed of trust loan where the scheduled payments will not fully amortize the loan by the end of the term, at which time a final payment, larger than the others, is due.
Frequently used in seller-financing transactions.
loan origination fee
charge made by a lender for processing and closing a loan.
private mortgage insurance
protects a lender from borrower default or foreclosure. Required by the borrower he’s put less than 20% down and has an LTV higher than 80%.
discount points
a percentage by which the face amount of a loan is reduced, consequently adjusting the yield of a loan to be more competitive.
FHA loan
a loan secured by the Federal Housing Administration.
An FHA approved appraiser insures property meets proper standards. – Section 203(b) loans most popular type; 15-30yr fixed mortgages.
VA Loan
a loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The VA does not issue loans.
The Farm Service Agency
offers both direct and guaranteed loans for purchasing farmland or to construct or repair buildings or fixtures.
Direct loans are made with government funds and serviced by the FSA.
Guaranteed loans are made by local lenders.
Rural Development Program
Provider and guaranteer of loans for purchase, construction of single-family-homes, the repair of existing homes, or the development of affordable rental housing.
Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB)
administers three programs to help Texas veterans purchase a principle residence and/or land, and in financing home improvements.
Veterans Housing Assistance Program
provides funds to purchase a primary residence.
Veterans Land Program
offers eligible Texan veterans the chance to buy at least one acre of land and finance up to $125,000 over a thirty year term with a minimum of 5% down.
Veterans Home Improvement Program
offers a loan up to $25,000 over twenty years to make substantial improvements.