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PITI:
Principle, interests, taxes and insurance (PITI) are the four components of a monthly mortgage payment . - The four components of a monthly mortgage payment.
  • Principal refers to the part of the monthly payment that reduces the remaining balance of the mortgage.
  • Interest is the fee charged for borrowing money.
  • Taxes and insurance refer to the amounts that are paid into an escrow account each month for property taxes and hazard insurance.

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Ways of Obtaining a Loan - You have several ways to get a mortgage. Your loan interview can take place, in whole or in part, over the telephone, over the Internet, or in person. - Approved lenders have a variety of options when it comes to helping you get the mortgage that’s right for you. Many lenders have Web sites that let you fill out an application online, which can save you time. Other lenders may work with you over the telephone.

What-if Analysis - An affordability analysis that is based on a what-if scenario. A what-if analysis is useful if you do not have complete data or if you want to explore the effect of various changes to your income, liabilities, or available funds or to the qualifying ratios or down payment expenses that are used in the analysis.

What-If Scenario - A change in the amounts that is used as the basis of an affordability analysis. A what-if scenario can include changes to monthly income, debts, or down payment funds or to the qualifying ratios or down payment expenses that are used in the analysis. You can use a what-if scenario to explore different ways to improve your ability to afford a house.

Wraparound Mortgage - A mortgage that includes the remaining balance on an existing first mortgage plus an additional amount requested by the mortgagor. Full payments on both mortgages are made to the wraparound mortgagee, who then forwards the payments on the first mortgage to the first mortgagee.

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