AMORTIZATION PERIOD
The actual number of years it will take to pay back your mortgage
loan.
APPRAISED VALUE
An estimate of the value of the property. Conducted for the purpose
of mortgage lending by a certified appraiser. This appraisal is not
to be confused with a building inspection.
ASSUMABILITY
Allows the buyer to take over the seller's mortgage on the property.
CLOSED MORTGAGE
A mortgage that locks you into a specific payment schedule. A
penalty usually applies if you repay the loan in full before the end
of a closed term.
CONDOMINIUM FEE
A common payment among owners which is allocated to pay expenses.
CONVENTIONAL MORTGAGE
A mortgage loan issued for up to 75% of the property's appraised
value or purchase price, whichever is less.
DOWN PAYMENT
The buyer's cash payment toward the property. The difference between
the purchase price and the amount of the mortgage loan.
EQUITY
The difference between the home's selling value and the debts
against it.
HIGH-RATIO MORTGAGE
A mortgage that exceeds 75% of the home's appraised value. These
mortgages must be insured for payment.
INTEREST RATE
The value charged by the lender for the use of the lender's money.
Expressed as a percentage.
LAND TRANSFER TAX, DEED TAX OR PROPERTY
PURCHASE TAX
A fee paid to the municipal and /or provincial government for the
transferring of property from seller to buyer.
MATURITY DATE
The end of the term, at which time you can pay off the mortgage or
renew it.
MORTGAGEE
The person of the financial institution that lends the money.
MORTGAGE INSURANCE
Applies to high-ratio mortgages. It protects the lender against loss
if the borrower is unable to repay the mortgage.
MORTGAGE LIFE INSURANCE
Pays off the mortgage if the borrower dies.
MORTGAGOR
The borrower.
OPEN MORTGAGE
Allows partial or full payment of the principal at any time, without
penalty.
PORTABILITY
A mortgage option that enables borrowers to take their current
mortgage with them to another property, without penalty.
PRE-APPROVED MORTGAGE
Qualifies you for a mortgage before you start shopping. You know
exactly how much you can spend and are free to make a "firm" offer
when you find the right home.
PREPAYMENT PRIVILEGES
Voluntary payments in addition to regular mortgage payments.
PRINCIPAL
The amount borrowed or still owing on a mortgage loan. Interest is
paid on the principal amount.
REFINANCING
Paying off the existing mortgage and arranging a new one or
re-negotiating the terms and conditions of an existing mortgage.
RENEWAL
Re-negotiation of a mortgage loan at the end of a term for a new
term.
SECOND MORTGAGE
Additional financing. Usually has a shorter term and higher interest
rate than the first mortgage.
TERM
The length of time the interest rate is fixed. It also indicates
when the principal balance becomes due and payable to the lender.
TITLE
Legal ownership in a property.
VARIABLE-RATE MORTGAGE
A mortgage with fixed payments, but fluctuates with interest rates.
The changing interest rate determines how much of the payment goes
towards the principal.
VENDOR TAKE-BACK MORTGAGE
When the seller provides some or all of the mortgage financing in
order to sell their property.
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