Real Estate Term of the Day: Fixed-Rate Mortgage

Real Estate Term of the Day: Fixed-Rate Mortgage FIXED-RATE MORTGAGE – a loan secured by real property featuring an interest rate that is constant for the entire term of the loan (Barron’s Dictionary of Real Estate Terms) Contrast to: ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE (ARM) When financing a new home, it is key that you work with your … More Real Estate Term of the Day: Fixed-Rate Mortgage

Real Estate Term of the Day: First Mortgage & Second Mortgage

Real Estate Term of the Day: First Mortgage & Second Mortgage FIRST MORTGAGE – a mortgage that has priority as a lien over all other mortgage.  In cases of foreclosure the first mortgage will be satisfied before other mortgages (Barron’s Dictionary of Real Estate Terms) SECOND MORTGAGE – a subordinated lien (lower priority than another), … More Real Estate Term of the Day: First Mortgage & Second Mortgage