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								    | Balloon Mortgage 
               A loan which is amortized for a longer period than the term 
               of the loan. Usually this refers to a thirty year amortization 
               and a five year term. At the end of the term of the loan, the 
               remaining outstanding principal on the loan is due. This final 
               payment is known as a balloon payment.
                
               Blanket Mortgage 
               A mortgage covering at least two pieces of real estate as 
               security for the same mortgage.
                
               Borrower (Mortgagor) 
               One who applies for and receives a loan in the form of a 
               mortgage with the intention of repaying the loan in full.
                
               Bridge Loan 
               A second trust that is collateralized by the borrower's 
               present home allowing the proceeds to be used to close on a new 
               house before the present home is sold. Also known as "swing 
               loan."
                
               Broker 
               An individual in the business of assisting in arranging 
               funding or negotiating contracts for a client but who does not 
               loan the money himself. Brokers usually charge a fee or receive a 
               commission for their services.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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