MATURITY
The period until the last payment is due.

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MORTGAGE
A written document evidencing the lien on a property taken by a lender as security for the repayment of a loan. The term “mortgage” or “mortgage loan” is used loosely to refer both to the lien and the loan. In most cases, they are defined in two separate documents: a mortgage and a note.

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MORTGAGE INSURANCE
Insurance against loss provided to a mortgage lender in the event of borrower default. In most cases, the borrower pays the premiums.

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MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUM
The up-front and/or periodic charges that the borrower pays for mortgage insurance. There are different mortgage insurance plans with differing combinations of up-front, monthly and annual premiums. The most widely used premium plan is a monthly charge with no upfront premium. FHA loans require both an upfront and monthly premium.

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MORTGAGE PAYMENT
The monthly payment of interest and principal made by the borrower.