# 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
Lease Purchase: Assists low to moderate income homebuyers in purchasing a home by allowing them to lease a home with an option to buy; the rent payment is made up of the monthly rental payment plus an additional amount that is credited to an account for use as a down payment.
Lien: A legal claim against property that must be satisfied when the property is sold.
Loan: Money borrowed that is usually repaid with interest.
Loan Fraud: Purposely giving incorrect information on a loan application in order to better qualify for a loan; may result in civil liability or criminal penalties.
Loan-to-Value (LTV): A percentage calculated by dividing the amount borrowed by the price or appraised value of the home to be purchased; the higher LTV, the less cash a borrower is required to pay as down payment.
Lock-in: Since interest rates can change frequently, many lenders offer an interest rate lock-in that guarantees a specific interest ratew if the loan is closed within a specific time.
Loss Mitigation: A process to avoid foreclosure; the lender tries to help a borrower who has been unable to make loan payments and is in danger of defaulting on his or her loan. |
