From the Mortgage gloss at Mortgage Link:

Abstract (of documentation of ownership): A written summary of the title the past of a fastidious hunk of real mansion.

Acceleration Clause: A stock of a mortgage or note which provides that the full outstanding balance will become due and payable in the event of default.

ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage): A mortgage in which the concern evaluation in any case is adjusted periodically, based on the tendency of a financial index.

Amortization: Repayment of loan by installment payments. As the payments are made, the indebtedness is reduced so that at the cut off of fixed period or term, no money will be owed.

APR (Annual interest rank): The annual cut be worthy of refers to the overall expense of the loan, expressed as a year in and year out rate.


Don't be vexed - there won't be a pop quiz.  But I will post mortgage terms from time to in good time dawdle to help you learn how to speak Mortgage-ese like a pro!Ellen