AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE
The number of years it takes to repay the entire amount of the financing based on a set of fixed payments.
EQUITY
The process of determining the market value of a property.
MORTGAGE
A mortgage that can not be prepaid or negotiated for a set period of time without penalties.
CLOSING DATE
The date on which the new owner takes possession of the property and the sale becomes final.
COLLATERAL
An asset, such as a term deposit, Canada Savings Bond, or automobile, that you offer as security for a loan.