A credit limit represents the maximum amount a financial institution extends as a loan or line of credit to an individual or business based on their creditworthiness and financial background.
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV) is a financial term used by lenders to express the ratio of a loan to the value of an asset purchased. The LTV ratio is crucial in assessing the risk of a loan.
An open-end mortgage is a type of loan that allows the borrower to secure additional funds from the lender, with a ceiling amount set on the maximum borrowing limit typically based on a percentage of the property's appraised value.
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