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Consumer Loan
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acceptance | An agreement to a contract or offer. |
| Adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) | A mortgage where the interest rate can change over time. |
| Amortization table | A chart showing how much of each payment goes to interest vs. principal. |
| Closing costs (referring to a mortgage) | Fees paid at the end of a real estate deal. |
| Collateral | An asset used to secure a loan. |
| Counteroffer (referring to real estate contracts) | A new offer made in response to an original one. |
| Earnest money | A deposit showing a buyer is serious about a purchase. |
| Equity (referring to real estate/housing) | The value of a home minus any debt owed on it. |
| Finance charge | The total cost of borrowing, including interest and fees. |
| Fixed-rate mortgage | A mortgage where the interest rate never changes. |
| Interest | The cost of borrowing money. |
| Lien | : A legal claim on an asset to ensure a debt is paid. |
| Market value (referring to real estate) | The price a property would likely sell for. |
| Points (referring to a mortgage) | Upfront fees paid to lower your interest rate. |
| Principal (referring to loans) | The original amount of money borrowed. |