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Mortgage Glossary

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:

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Refers to the monthly amount that is being paid towards paying off the capital of the mortgage and is therefore reducing the balance of the loan amount.

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