Residential Mortgage Loan
/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒ loʊn/
Definitions
- (n.) A loan secured by a mortgage on residential real property, typically used to finance the purchase or refinancing of a home.
The borrower applied for a residential mortgage loan to buy a single-family house.
Forms
- residential mortgage loan
- residential mortgage loans
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarify the type of property and borrower obligations when defining residential mortgage loans to distinguish from commercial mortgage loans.
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