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Annual Percentage Rate (A.P.R.) The actual cost of a mortgage loan expressed as a yearly rate. The APR will be higher than the interest rate stated on the application and note because it includes fees such as: interest, discount points, origination fee, mortgage insurance and other related fees. The truth in lending act requires lenders to disclose an APR to assist the borrower in measuring the actual cost of a loan. | |
Conventional Mortgage A mortgage securing a loan made by private investors without governmental participation (not F.H.A. insured or V.A. guaranteed). | |
Good Faith Estimate A document delivered with Truth-In-Lending Disclosure Statement to borrower as an estimate comprising, closing costs, interest rate, term, loan amount, and monthly payment, within 3 days of receiving borrowers mortgage application per the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). | |
Second Mortgage A mortgage made subsequent to another and subordinate to the first one. | |