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Amortization is the schedule of your mortgage payments spread out over time. In real estate, a buyer’s amortization schedule is usually one monthly payment scheduled over a 15- or 30-year period of time.

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VA Mortgage

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Service members, veterans, and eligible surviving spouses can receive home loan guarantees provided by private lenders. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs guarantees a portion of the loan, which leads to more favorable terms for the borrower.

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Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

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The APR, or annual percentage rate, refers to the yearly rate charged for a loan. Used on everything from mortgages and car loans to credit cards, APR is a simple numerical term to express the amount paid by an individual each year for the privilege of borrowing money.

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Construction Loan

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A construction loan, or self-build loan, is a short-term loan used to finance the construction of a home or real estate project. This type of loan covers project costs before long-term funding can be financed.

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Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure

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A deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is a document transferring the title of a property from a homeowner to the bank that holds the mortgage. A homeowner might submit a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure if the bank has denied them a loan modification or short sale.

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Delinquency

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A mortgage is considered delinquent when a scheduled payment is not made. If a payment is more than 30 days late, a lender might begin collection or foreclosure proceedings.

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Short Sale

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A short sale occurs when a homeowner sells their property for less than what’s owed on the mortgage. A short sale allows the lender to recoup some of the loan that’s owed to them but must be approved by the lender before the seller moves forward.

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