What Is a Home Loan Subprime?
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Key terms
- Home EquityThe portion of your home that you truly own, calculated as the property's market value minus what you owe on your mortgage. Builds over time through mortgage payments and property appreciation.
- Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)The ratio of a loan amount to the appraised value of the property, expressed as a percentage. Lower LTV ratios typically result in better loan terms and may avoid PMI requirements.
- HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit)A revolving credit line secured by your home equity. You can borrow, repay, and borrow again up to your credit limit, typically with variable interest rates.
- Credit Builder LoanA small loan specifically designed to help people build or rebuild their credit history, where the borrowed money is held in a savings account while you make payments. As you make on-time payments, the lender reports your positive payment history to the credit bureaus. Once the loan is fully paid off, you receive the funds, having both improved your credit and built savings.
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