Mortgages
Amortization
The mathematical scheduling of equal periodic loan payments that systematically reduce both interest and outstanding principal over time.
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Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
A home mortgage loan with an initial fixed-rate period followed by periodic rate adjustments tied to a financial index.
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Real Estate Appraisal
An unbiased professional assessment conducted by a licensed appraiser to determine the fair market value of a property.