Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 105 entries in this glossary.All
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
This protects the lender against a loss if a borrower defaults on the loan. It is usually required for loans in which the down payment is less than 20 percent of the sales price or, in a refinancing, when the amount financed is greater than 80 percent of the appraised value. |