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What does LTV stand for in Iowa mortgage lending, and what does it measure?
ALoan-to-Value; the ratio of the loan amount to the property's appraised value✓ Correct
BLender-to-Value; the percentage of profit on a loan
CLong-Term Value; the projected appreciation rate
DLiability-to-Value; the debt-to-equity ratio
Explanation
LTV (Loan-to-Value) is the ratio of the loan amount to the property's appraised value. Higher LTV ratios represent greater lender risk and may require mortgage insurance.
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Key Terms to Know
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)
The ratio of a mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressed as a percentage.
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)A lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
Discount PointsPrepaid interest paid to a lender at closing to reduce the mortgage interest rate, with each point equal to 1% of the loan amount.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)A mortgage with an interest rate that changes periodically based on a financial index, usually after an initial fixed-rate period.
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