The Bottom Line Chattel mortgages are a little-known but potentially good option if you're looking to finance a manufactured home or heavy equipment. These loans are smaller than conventional loans and tend to have higher rates, but they have shorter terms and quicker payoffs.
Subject property is a term commonly used in the mortgage industry and refers to the specific property that someone is seeking to finance or refinance through a mortgage.
A junior mortgage refers to a second mortgage that is granted in conjunction with the approval of an effective primary or prior mortgage. The primary mortgage is referred to as a senior mortgage. A junior mortgage can also be a third, fourth, or fifth mortgage granted after the security of a senior mortgage.
For example, if you completed on your new mortgage on June 15th, your first mortgage payment will cover you for the period of June 15th to June 30th, plus the entire month of July. This means that you will make one initial payment that covers both the partial and the first full month.
The HUD-1 Settlement Statement is a document that lists all charges and credits to the buyer and to the seller in a real estate settlement, or all the charges in a mortgage refinance. If you applied for a mortgage on or before October 3, 2015, or if you are applying for a reverse mortgage, you receive a HUD-1.
A mortgage company may be a chartered bank, a credit union, a trust company or other financial institution providing mortgage loans.