Posts from March 28th, 2024

Continuing our journey through the intricacies of homeownership, this week we delve into one of the most pivotal aspects of buying a home: the mortgage. A term that's thrown around quite a bit, but what does it really mean for a first-time homebuyer? This post aims to give a high level overview of the basics of mortgages and in no way is an exhaustive source of information. With that in mind, let's get into it.

Understanding Mortgages: The Basics

At its core, a mortgage is a loan provided by a bank, mortgage company, or other financial institution for the purpose of buying a property. The home you purchase serves as collateral for the loan, which means if payments are not made, the lender could take possession of the home through foreclosure.

Mortgages have terms that include the amount borrowed (principal), interest rate, and length of time to repay the loan (term). Typically, mortgages are repaid in monthly installments over 15 to 30 years....

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