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Defining a Mortgage


So you’ve decided what you can afford to spend on a home. Now it’s time to get pre-qualified for a mortgage. But what is a mortgage exactly? According to realtor.com, “A mortgage — a loan to finance the purchase of your home — is likely the largest debt you’ll ever take on. A mortgage is actually made up of several parts — the collateral you used to secure the loan, your principal and interest payments, taxes and insurance.”

Your mortgage contract states that if you are unable to repay the loan, the lender can reclaim the collateral — the property in question. The principal is the amount you borrowed to pay for the house, and the interest is the percentage you are charged every month your loan is outstanding. Your mortgage may also include taxes, property insurance and possibly private mortgage insurance if you are unable to pay 20% down. Here is more information about mortgages and how they work:

* Courtesy, Bankrate.com, April 17, 2017