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:
Many mortgages are underwritten and the conversation between the lender and the underwritter involves the decision as to where the individual mortgage sits in terms of a market niche. The market niche is defined by the type of mortgage, the property, the borrower’s circumstances or any other potential factors.