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math of finance
Term | Definition |
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mortgage loan | A loan secured by real property through the use of a mortgage notes which evidences the existence of the loan and the burden of that realty through the granting of a mortgage which secures the loan |
interest | a charge for the use of money of a lending institution |
future value | a value of an asset at a specific date |
finance charge | any fee representing the cost of credit, or cost of borrowing |
asset | economic resources; anything that is capable of being owned or controlled to produce value |
down payment | initial payment made when something is brought on credit; with mortgages this amount is typically between 10% and 40% of the selling price of the home. |
closing cost | fees for lawyers, credit checks, and title searches, taxes, and the preparation of the documents |
loan origination fees | a fee the bank charges for granting you a loan |
insurance premium | the amount of money charged by an insurance company for coverage |
present value | The value on a given date of a payment or series of payments made at other times. |
amortization | a loan where the principal of the loan is paid down over the life of the loan |
balloon payment | When you hold back most of a debt and pay it only towards the end of the agreement; the debt inflated like a balloon due to compound interest accumulating on the large sum |