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Jumbo Loan

Loan with an initial balance greater than $333,700.

Loan-to-Value (LTV)

Ratio of liens versus value of property or sales price. Ex. 80,000 owed on a property worth 100,000 equals an 80% LTV

Mortgage Insurance (MI)

Insurance which protects the LENDER against default. Generally the higher the loan-to-value the higher the monthly premium. Can be avoided by two loans.

PITI

Monthly payment. Stands for Principal, Interest, Tax escrow, Insurance (both hazard and mortgage) escrow

Pre-Approval

Based on documented income, assets, and credit initial pre qualification for a loan.

Pre Payment Penalty

An option on certain loan types. A benefit in that the rate is lower on these products compared to other similar products.

Monday July 12, 2004