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Consumer Loans
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acceptance | (referring to real estate contracts)--acceptance typically refers to the buyer agreeing to purchase a property for a specific price and under specific terms and conditions. |
| Adjustable | -rate mortgage (ARM)--is a home loan tied to a specific benchmark. It has a variable interest rate. |
| Amortization table | shows how payments are divided between principal and interest. · Loan amortization charts decrease loan book value over time. |
| Closing costs | the necessary fees required to process your mortgage and transfer legal property ownership. |
| Collateral | an asset pledged by a borrower to a lender to secure repayment of a loan, reducing the lender's risk. |
| Counteroffer | is a response to an initial offer, designed to make the terms of real estate, car sales, employment, or business investments more favorable. |
| Earnest money | an amount of money paid toward the purchase of a home |
| Equity | refers to home equity, or the difference between the current market value of a home and how much the homeowners owe |
| Finance charge | cost of consumer credit as a dollar amount. |
| Fixed-rate mortgage | –has a consistent interest rate and a predictable monthly payment throughout its entire term. |
| Interest | straightforward crediting of cash flows associated with some investment or deposit. |
| Lien | is a security interest or legal right acquired in one's property by a creditor, or lienholder. A lien usually prevents sale of the property |
| Market value | is the most probable price that a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale |
| Points | also known as discount points, are a fee you pay your lender upfront to get a lower interest rate on your loan. |
| Principal | original amount you agree to repay |