Rates & InterestAPR
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
The true annualized cost of borrowing, reflecting the nominal interest rate plus lender origination fees, points, and closing costs.
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Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
The real rate of return earned on a deposit or investment over one year, taking into account the power of compound interest.
Mortgages
Amortization
The mathematical scheduling of equal periodic loan payments that systematically reduce both interest and outstanding principal over time.
MortgagesARM
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
A home mortgage loan with an initial fixed-rate period followed by periodic rate adjustments tied to a financial index.
Mortgages
Real Estate Appraisal
An unbiased professional assessment conducted by a licensed appraiser to determine the fair market value of a property.