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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) | • A loan with an interest rate that fluctuates over time. |
| Fixed-rate mortgage | • A loan with an interest rate that never changes. |
| Principal | The original sum of money borrowed, excluding interest. |
| Interest | • The percentage fee charged by lenders for borrowing money. |
| Finance charge | The total cost of borrowing, including interest and fees. |
| Amortization table | • A schedule breaking down principal and interest for every payment. |
| Points | • Upfront fees paid to a lender to lower your interest rate. |
| Counteroffer | A revised offer that replaces and rejects the original offer. |
| Closing costs | Miscellaneous fees paid at the finalization of a real estate purchase. |
| Collateral | An asset pledged by a borrower to secure a loan. |
| Earnest money | A good-faith deposit showing a buyer's serious intent to purchase. |
| Equity | • The market value of a home minus the remaining loan balance. |
| Market value | The estimated current price a property would sell for. |
| Lien | A legal right or claim against property until a debt is paid. |