An 80-10-10 mortgage is a piggyback mortgage where the first mortgage covers 80% of the home's value, the second mortgage covers 10%, and the remaining 10% is a cash down payment. This structure helps homeowners avoid mortgage insurance.
An equity loan, often referred to as a home equity loan or second mortgage, allows homeowners to borrow money by leveraging the equity in their homes. It is a type of loan in which the borrower uses the equity of their home as collateral.
A Home Equity Loan is a type of loan in which the borrower uses the equity of their home as collateral. These loans are typically used to finance major expenses such as home repairs, medical bills, or education fees.
A junior lien, also known as a subordinate lien, refers to any lien that will be paid after earlier liens have been paid. It denotes the secondary position of the lien in order of payment priorities.
A second mortgage is a subordinated lien created by a mortgage loan that enhances financing options by reducing the cash down payment requirement during a property purchase or refinancing.
Secondary financing refers to an additional loan that is secured by a property that already has a primary loan (first mortgage) attached to it. This type of financing is often used to bridge financial gaps when purchasing or refinancing property.
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