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Glossary of Mortgage Terms

Explore commonly used mortgage terms that are frequently used by AmeriSave Mortgage.
VA Construction Loan

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs backs VA construction loans, which let eligible veterans and service members pay for the building of a new home, often with no down payment needed.

VA Guaranteed Loan

A VA guaranteed loan is a home loan that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs backs. It lets veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses buy a home with no down payment and no private mortgage insurance.

VA Jumbo Loan

A VA jumbo loan is a VA-backed mortgage that is higher than the conforming loan limit for the county where the property is located. This lets eligible veterans and service members buy more expensive homes.

VA Loan

A VA loan is a government-backed mortgage that veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses can get. It lets them buy a home with no down payment and no need for private mortgage insurance.

VA Streamline Refinance (IRRRL)

Veterans and eligible service members can use a VA Streamline Refinance, also known as an Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL), to get a new VA loan with a lower interest rate or more stable terms to replace an existing VA-backed mortgage.

Variable Interest Rate

A variable interest rate means that the rate on your loan can go up or down over time based on changes in a market benchmark. This means that your monthly payment may change as the economy as a whole changes.

Variance in Real Estate

A variance is a legal exception given by a local government that allows a property owner to break zoning rules without changing the zoning classification itself.

Verification of Mortgage (VOM)

When you apply for a new home loan, your current or former loan servicer will give you a verification of mortgage (VOM) that shows your payment history, loan balance, and account status.

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