residential mortgage

House-buying debt

A residential mortgage is a loan secured by a home or other dwelling, used to purchase or refinance the property.

The borrower repays the principal plus interest over a set term, typically fifteen to thirty years.

If the borrower defaults, the lender can foreclose on the property.

They took out a residential mortgage to buy their first house.

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  • homeOne's personal residence
  • dream homeImagined perfect residence
  • loanBorrowed money repaid later
  • lenderOne who loans money
  • bankPlace holding deposits

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Financing for non-residential real estate

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secured vs. unsecured debt

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Debt lacking pledged property

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ownership vs. tenancy

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Paying for temporary use

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