Mortgage 101 - What is a mortgage? A mortgage loan to finance the purchase of your home consists of five parts. Collateral Principal Interest payments Taxes Insurance When you agree to a mortgage you enter into a legal contract promising to repay the loan plus interest and other costs. Your home is collateral for that loan, if you fail to repay the debt the lender has the right to...
What You Need to Know About The Mortgage Process What you need to qualify in today's market: Down Payment - Generally between 5-20% of the purchase price. However, many home buyers are putting down 10% or less - with some putting down as little as 3% Income Verification, Credit History & Asset Documentation - the paperwork needed to apply for a mortgage on the balance of the purchase price of...