Homeowner Education

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Forbearance

Forbearance is a mortgage servicing arrangement that temporarily alters how payment obligations are enforced on a residential property loan. It is used when a property

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Foreclosure

Foreclosure is a legal process through which a lender seeks to recover its interest in real property after a borrower fails to meet mortgage obligations.

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FHA 203(k)

FHA 203(k) is a residential mortgage program that allows a homebuyer or property owner to finance both the purchase of a property and the cost

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FHA Loan

An FHA Loan is a residential mortgage insured by a federal housing agency and designed to support access to property ownership for qualified borrowers. In

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FHA 203(b)

FHA 203(b) is a standard residential mortgage program used to finance the purchase or refinancing of an existing home that is suitable for immediate occupancy.

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Fees in APR

Fees In APR refers to the costs associated with a residential mortgage that are included when calculating the annual percentage rate disclosed to borrowers. In

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Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae is a housing finance organization that supports the flow of mortgage credit within residential real estate markets. Its role centers on purchasing eligible

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Due-on-Sale Clause

A Due-on-Sale Clause is a contractual provision in a residential mortgage that allows the lender to require full repayment of the loan when ownership of

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Discount Point

A Discount Point is a fee paid by a borrower at closing to reduce the interest rate on a residential mortgage. In real estate, a

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