Housing Bank
A government-owned or -affiliated lender that makes home loans directly to consumers. With minor exceptions, government in the U.S. has never loaned directly to consumers, but housing banks have been widespread in many developing countries. In the first two decades after World War II, about 50 housing banks were formed in the same number of countries.
Popular Mortgage Terms
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The number of days for which any lock or float-down holds. The longer the period, the higher the price to the borrower. ...
A rate lock, plus an option to reduce the rate if market interest rates decline during the lock period. ...
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A clause in the note that allows the lender to demand repayment of the balance in full. A demand clause is even better (for the lender) than an acceleration clause. An acceleration clause ...
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Limit on the size of payment change on an adjustable rate mortgage. ...
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