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MORTGAGE EDUCATION

Mortgage 101

The home buying process can seem intimidating – but it doesn’t need to be. This comprehensive resource guide will walk you through the process step by step, so, when it comes time to put down roots, you can do so with confidence.


The definition of a mortgage corresponds to a type of loan used to finance the purchase of a home or other real estate. House mortgage payments, paid monthly, consist of the principal balance, interest, insurance and taxes. A percentage of each payment goes toward paying the interest versus the principal, but as time goes on, more of your money goes directly toward paying off the principal. A standard mortgage typically offers either a 30-year or 15-year term for a fixed rate loan. Stretching payments over a longer period of time reduces monthly payments but increases the interest rate.

The definition of a mortgage corresponds to a type of loan used to finance the purchase of a home or other real estate. House mortgage payments, paid monthly, consist of the principal balance, interest, insurance and taxes. A percentage of each payment goes toward paying the interest versus the principal, but as time goes on, more of your money goes directly toward paying off the principal. A standard mortgage typically offers either a 30-year or 15-year term for a fixed rate loan. Stretching payments over a longer period of time reduces monthly payments but increases the interest rate.

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