Glossary MortgageTerminology Guide GLOSSARY A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Amortization Annual Percentage Rate (APR) Appraisal B Break-Even Point Broker C Cash-out Refinance Closing Closing costs Credit Score D Debt-to-Income Ratio Deed Down Payment E Escrow Equity F Finance Charge Fixed Rate Mortgage Foreclosure H Home Equity Home Equity Loan Homeowners Insurance I Index Interest Rate L Loan-to-Value Ratio Loan Term M Maturity Date Mortgage Mortgage Amortization Mortgage Points P Pre-Approval Prepayment Principal Property Tax R Refinancing Repayment Period Reverse Mortgage Right of Rescission T Title Title Insurance Transfer Taxes U Underwriting V Variable Rate Go back to top