A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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Terms: M |
| Margin |
| For an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) or home equity line of credit, the amount that is added to the index to establish the interest rate on each adjustment date, subject to any limitations on the interest rate change. The margin is static and will not change during the life of the loan. |
| Market Value |
| The highest price that a buyer would pay and the lowest price a seller would accept on a property. Market value may be different from the price a property could actually be sold for at a given time. |
| Master Association |
| A homeowners' association in a large condominium or planned unit development (PUD) project that is made up of representatives from associations covering specific areas within the project. In effect, it is a "second-level" association that handles matters affecting the entire development, while the "first-level" associations handle matters affecting their particular portions of the project. |
| Maturity |
| The date on which the principal balance of a loan, bond, or other financial instrument becomes due and payable. At the maturity of a 30-year loan the principal balance will be paid in full. |
| Maximum Financing |
| The maximum amount a lender will lend on a specific loan program. |
| Maximum Rate |
| The maximum interest rate that can accrue on a variable rate loan. |
| Merged Credit Report |
| A credit report that contains information from more than one credit reporting agency. When the report is created, the information is compared for inconsistencies and duplicate entries. Any duplicates are combined to provide a summary of a your credit. |
| Minimum Payment |
| The minimum amount that must be paid monthly on an account. On the HELOC product, the minimum payment is interest only during the draw period. On the Fixed Rate Second products, the minimum payment is principal and interest. |
| Modification |
| The act of changing any of the terms of the mortgage. |
| Money Market Account |
| A savings account that provides bank depositors with many of the advantages of a money market fund. Certain regulatory restrictions apply to the withdrawal of funds from a money market account. |
| Money Market Fund |
| A mutual fund that allows individuals to participate in managed investments in short-term debt securities, such as certificates of deposit and Treasury bills. |
| Monthly Debt |
| A borrower's monthly expenses including credit cards, installment loans, student loan payments, alimony and child support and housing payment expense. |
| Monthly Mortgage Insurance Payment |
| Portion of monthly payment that covers the cost of Private Mortgage Insurance. |
| Monthly Principal & Interest (P & I) Payment |
| Portion of monthly payment that covers the principal and interest due on the loan. |
| Monthly Taxes & Insurance (T & I) Payment |
| Portion of monthly payment that funds the escrow or impound account for taxes and insurance. |
| Monthly Payment |
| Payments to reduce the principal balance of a home loan made once a month. |
| Mortgage |
| A legal document that pledges a property to the lender as security for payment of a debt. |
| Mortgage Banker |
| A company that originates, sells and services mortgages exclusively for resale in the secondary mortgage market. |
| Mortgage Broker |
| An individual or company that brings borrowers and lenders together for the purpose of loan origination. Mortgage brokers typically require a fee or a commission for their services. |
| Mortgage Disability Insurance |
| A disability insurance policy that will pay the monthly mortgage payment in the event of a covered disability of an insured borrower for a specified period of time. |
| Mortgage Insurance (MI) |
| A contract that insures the lender against loss caused by a borrower's default on a government mortgage or conventional mortgage. Mortgage insurance can be issued by a private company or by a government agency such as the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Depending on the type of mortgage insurance, the insurance may cover a percentage of or virtually all of the mortgage loan. |
| Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) |
| The amount paid by a borrower for mortgage insurance, either to a government agency such as the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or to a private mortgage insurance company. |
| Mortgage Life Insurance |
| A type of term life insurance sometimes bought by borrowers. The amount of coverage decreases as the loan's principal balance declines. In the event that the borrower dies while the policy is in force, the debt is automatically satisfied by insurance proceeds. |
| Mortgagee |
| The lender in a mortgage agreement. |
| Mortgagor |
| The borrower in a mortgage agreement. |
| Multi-Dwelling Units |
| Properties that provide separate housing units for more than one family, although they secure only a single mortgage. Typically a 2-4 unit property. |