This is the total number of years it takes to repay a mortgage in full.
An estimate of the market value of the property used as security for the mortgage. Usually an independent appraiser using a variety of methods determines an estimated value of the property. An appraisal is normally required by a lender. The fee for the appraisal is normally paid by the buyer.
The mortgage payment consisting of both principal and interest in which part is applied toward the accumulated interest and the remainder is applied toward the principal.
A loan required to provide the funds needed for the closing of the property you have purchased to the time of the later closing of the property you have sold.
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is a federal crown corporation providing housing programs that allows lenders to loan up to 95% of property value.
Mortgages that are locked in for a specific period. To get out of the mortgage usually requires a penalty payment, often 2 or 3 months of interest.
The date the purchase of the property becomes final and the new owner obtains the title.
This kind of mortgage requires that you make a down payment of at least 25 per cent of the appraised value, i.e. if the appraised valued is $200,000, a down payment of $50,000 or more is required for it to be considered conventional.
The transfer of the property title from the vendor (seller) to the purchaser on the records at the Land Titles Office.
A legal document that transfers ownership of the property to the buyer.
The amount of money deposited with the listing realtor as good faith to carry through with the offer to purchase and is applied toward the down payment.
The removal of the mortgage from the title. The house is then free of that mortgage debt.
The difference of money between the purchase price and the mortgage.
The difference between the current value of a property and the outstanding mortgage amount at any time.
A mortgage which is registered first in priority against the mortgaged property.
The rate of interest that is fixed for the mortgage term.
The total amount of the mortgage payments (principal and interest), heating costs and property taxes (and condominium fees when applicable) divided by the total gross income.
A mortgage for more than 75% of the property value. The down payment is less than 25% of the property value.
The appraised value of property or the purchase price, whichever is the least.
The amount of the mortgage as compared to the appraised value or purchase price.
The expiry date of the term of the mortgage. The interest rate is in effect until this time.
The regular principal and interest payments made to repay the mortgage.
This is the mortgage lender.
This is the borrower.
This is a company that provides home loans using its own money. The loans aretypically sold to investors such as insurance companies/Fannie Mae.
A company that matches lenders with prospective borrowers who meet the lender’s criteria. The mortgage broker does not make the loan, but receives payment from the lender for services.
A mortgage that can be prepaid or renegotiated at any time without penalty.
A mortgage approval for a pre-determined amount and interest rate arranged prior to the borrower’s purchasing a property. A pre-approval will determine the borrower’s purchasing power and hold the interest rate for up to 120 days.
The amount that allows the borrower to prepay a portion of the original mortgage amount every year and increase payments, without penalty.
The mortgage balance outstanding at any time.
The mortgage next in line after the first mortgage. A second mortgage is usually offered at a higher interest rate than the first mortgage. The amount of the second mortgage is a portion of the difference between the first and the appraised value of the property. It is a method to obtain more money at a later period, or have a lower down payment from the property’s value.
The property being purchased or refinanced forms the security for the mortgage.
The time the interest rate is in effect. The rate is due for renegotiation at the end of this period. Typical terms vary from 6 months to 10 years.
The total amount of the mortgage payments (principal and interest), heating costs and property taxes (and condominium fees when applicable) plus all other contractual debts of the borrower divided by the total gross income.
A charge levied by money lenders to offset their expenses incurred to set up the mortgage loan.
rate of interest will fluctuate in accordance with a bank trend setting rate. This is typically the bank prime rate. Adjusted on a predetermined basis, usually monthly, the mortgage rate can be set below, equal to or above the trend setting rate and will move up and down accordingly with that rate.
The seller in a real estate transaction.