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Today's Terms
Delinquency
Definition:
Failure of a borrower to make timely mortgage payments under a loan agreement.
Mortgage insurance
Definition:
A policy that protects lenders against some or most of the losses that can occur when a borrower defaults on a mortgage loan; mortgage insurance is required primarily for borrowers with a down payment of less than 20% of the home's purchase price.
Closing costs
Definition:
Customary costs above and beyond the sale price of the property that must be paid to cover the transfer of ownership at closing; these costs generally vary by geographic location and are typically detailed to the borrower after submission of a loan application.
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