Balloon Mortgage

Balloon Mortgage

Balloon Mortgage A mortgage with monthly payments often based on a 30-year amortization schedule, with the unpaid balance due in a lump sum payment at the end of a specific period of time (usually 5 or 7 years). The mortgage may contain an option to “reset” the...
Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet A financial statement that shows assets, liabilities, and net worth as of a specific date.   Real estate words and definition CLICK THIS BUTTON For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions CLICK THIS BUTTON For all active...
Assumption Fee

Assumption Fee

Assumption Fee A fee a lender charges a buyer who will assume the seller’s existing mortgage.   Real estate words and definition CLICK THIS BUTTON For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions CLICK THIS BUTTON For all active auctions, and...
Assumable Mortgage

Assumable Mortgage

Assumable Mortgage A mortgage loan that can be taken over (assumed) by the buyer when a home is sold. An assumption of a mortgage is a transaction in which the buyer of real property takes over the seller’s existing mortgage; the seller remains liable unless released...
Assignment of Mortgage

Assignment of Mortgage

Assignment of Mortgage A document evidencing the transfer of ownership of a mortgage from one person to another.   Real estate words and definition CLICK THIS BUTTON For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions CLICK THIS BUTTON For all active...