Mortgage Terminology

A solid understanding of mortgage terminology is essential for making informed decisions about your home financing options. Our A-Z Mortgage Glossary provides a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the complex world of mortgages.

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ALTA Title Policy
ARM Index
Abandonment
Acceleration
Acceleration Clause
Acceleration Due
Accessibility
Account Review
Accrued Interest
Actual Cash Value
Actual Loss Sustained
Ad Valorem
Add-On Interest
Additional Principal
Additional Principal Payment
Adjustable Rate
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Rider
Adjustable Rate Note
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Disclosure
Adjusted Loan Amount
Adjuster
Adjustment Date
Administrative Fee
Adverse Action
Affected Units
Affidavit of Title
After Hours
Agency
Aggregate Escrow Analysis
Alienation
Alimony
All-Inclusive Deed of Trust
Amended Note
Amended Value
Amenity
Amortization
Amortization Schedule
Amortization Term
Ancillary Income