Definition of "Mortgage Company"

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A mortgage lender that sells all the loans it originates in the secondary market.

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Popular Mortgage Terms

Rates and points quoted by loan providers. You cannot safely assume that mortgage price quotes are always timely, niche-adjusted, complete, or reliable. Timeliness: Most mortgage lenders ...

The assumption of a mortgage, with permission of the lender, from a borrower unable to continue making the payments. ...

A payment made after the grace period stipulated in the note, usually 10-15 days. ...

Assuming responsibility for someone else's payment obligation in the event that that party defaults. ...

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The interest rate used in calculating the initial mortgage payment in qualifying a borrower. The rate used in qualifying borrowers may or may not be the initial rate on the mortgage. On ...

The amount the borrower is obliged to pay each period, including interest, principal, and mortgage insurance, under the terms of the mortgage contract. Paying less than the scheduled ...

The maximum allowable ratio of loan-to- value (LTV) on any loan program. Generally, these are set by mortgage insurers or by lenders and can range up to 100%, although some programs will ...

A particular combination of loan, borrower, property, and transaction characteristics that lenders use in setting prices and underwriting requirements. ...

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