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Rental definition

Mortgage

A security instrument tying real property to repayment of a debt; the term is also commonly used for the related home loan.

Rental home, paperwork, and maintenance illustration

Where it matters

Review principal, rate, term, payment, collateral, and default provisions in the actual loan documents.

CFPB mortgage information

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