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Loan Glossary - C
CAPS
 

Safeguards on ARM loans that limit the amount a monthly payment or interest rate may increase. An interest rate cap limits the percent the rate can increase or decrease for the initial and additional adjustment periods. The payment cap limits the amount the payment can increase or decrease for each adjustment period. An ARM loan must also have a "life of loan" cap limiting the maximum percent the rate can increase or decrease for the life of the loan.


Cash Needed
 

The total dollar amount required for payment of closing costs and down payment.


Cash Out Refinance
 

A mortgage loan that allows the borrower to pay off an existing debt and obtain excess money from the equity of their home for payment of closing costs and additional funds for personal needs (i.e., college tuition, home improvement, remodel home, purchase automobile and etc).


Closing
 

The final meeting where the sale and transfer of property and/or loan settlement is fully executed. This meeting generally requires the borrower(s), seller(s), lender (or their agent) to be present. The closing includes the delivery of a deed, signing of notes, and the collection and disbursement of funds necessary to complete the sale and loan transaction. Also known as Settlement.


Closing Costs
 

The costs associated with purchasing a new home (or transfer of home) and obtaining a mortgage loan. Fees are generally assessed at closing and may include: insurance, loan fees, title fees, transfer fees, taxes, settlement or closing fee, survey fee, title insurance, appraisal fees, etc. The total closing costs are approximately 5% of the mortgage loan amount.


Co-borrower
 

Borrower(s) who contribute income and credit history to the qualification process of a loan and whose name(s) appear(s) on all closing documents. The co-borrower is also liable for the debt and condition of property.


Collateral
  An item of value pledged as security for a debt. The real estate is pledged as collateral for a mortgage loan and is bound by signing and recording a mortgage or deed of trust.
Condominium
 

A structure of two or more units where the interior space is individually owned, and the balance of the land (structure and land) are commonly owned by the owners of each individual unit.


Cooperative
 

A structure of two or more units in which the right to occupy a unit is obtained by the purchase of stock in the corporation that owns the building or units.


Cost to Refinance a Loan
 

The fees and total cost associated with obtaining a new mortgage loan and refinancing an existing mortgage loan. Generally fees are assessed at closing and may include: insurance, title fees, transfer fees, taxes, settlement or closing fee, survey fee, title insurance, appraisal fees, etc. The total closing cost is typically 5% of the mortgage loan amount.


Credit Report
 

A report obtained from a credit bureau agency or company that discloses a borrower's credit history and current credit status.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

   
 

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