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:
The term balloon mortgage refers to a mortgage that has a term in it that requires the mortgage to be paid off in full, or refinanced at an earlier point. For example, monthly payments are calculated on the basis of a 25 year mortgage, but there is a requirement to pay the entire amount off at an earlier set point. This may be useful for those who do not want to be tied to a mortgage on a long-term basis.