Below is an A-Z glossary of general terms used within the mortgage industry. Click on any term to view a detailed explanation. Use the alphabet below to navigate quickly to a term beginning with:
Whenever an application is made by a borrower online through the lender’s computer system, it is likely that there will be an instant decision as to whether the application is accepted or whether it will need to be underwritten. In the event that an application requires further investigation, it will normally be tagged with an automated underwriting which is often based on the borrower’s circumstances or on the property itself.