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Loan Amount

The Loan Amount is the total amount that the borrower has agreed to pay the lender. This amount is in a detailed written contract and includes all interest to be paid on the lent money.

Loan End Date

The Loan End Date is the date at which all payments are expected to be made in order to have the balance of the mortgage loan paid in full. If extra payments are made over the course of the loan, this date will change.

Loan Length Months

The Loan Length Months is the longevity of the loan expressed in monthly values example: 15 years = 180 months (15 * 12 = 180) 30 years = 360 months (30 * 12 = 360)

Loan Length Savings

The Loan Length Savings is the total amount of interest and principal that the borrower will save per month if the decide to refinance the mortgage loan at a lower interest rate.

Loan Length Years

Loan Length Years is the amount of time the lender has given the borrower to pay the loan. The usually loan lengths are 15, 30 and 40 years. Many hybrid loans are also available.

Loan Rate

Loan Rate is the Interest Rate of the loan. Interest Rate is defined as the monthly rate paid on borrowed money. It is expressed as a percentage of the loan. For example, borrowing $1,000 at a 6% interest rate means that you would pay $60 in interest.

Loan Start Date

The Loan Start Date is the official date that the loan is started. At this time the closing of the loan has been finalized and the borrower is now beginning the loan repayment process.

Loan To Value Ratio

The amount of a first mortgage lien as a percentage of the total appraised value of real property.

Loan-Level Price Adjustment

Loan-Level Price Adjustment is a tiered price adjustment matrix that was designed for borrowers with undesirable credit scores. Closing costs are increased, but it makes a loan possible to someone with a low credit score and low down payment.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are a tax credit that was designed under the Tax Reform Act of 1986 (TRA86). This tax credit offers incentives for the usage of private equity in the development of affordable housing. This credit was created with low-income citizens in mind.

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