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Mortgage Planning 101 - Glossary

Posted by RandomLeeKind On February - 2 - 2006

morgtage.bmpAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
A mortgage in which the interest rate is adjusted periodically based on a pre-selected index. Also referred to as the renegotiable rate mortgage.

Amortization
Means of loan payment by equal periodic payments calculated to pay off the debt at the end of a fixed period, including accrued interest on the outstanding balance.

Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
An interest rate reflecting the cost of a mortgage as a yearly rate. This rate is Read the rest of this entry »

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