# 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

Index: A measurement used by lenders to determine changes to the interest rate charged on an adjustable rate mortgage.

Inflation: The number of dollars in circulation exceeds the amount of goods and services available for purchase; inflation results in a decrease in the dollar's value.

Interest: A fee charged for the use of money.

Interest Rate: The amount of interest charged on a monthly loan payment; usually expressed as a percentage.

Insurance: Protection against a specific loss over a period of time that is secured by the payment of a regularly scheduled premium.