Subordinate Loan

Definition

  • A mortgage with priority that is below that of another mortgage. This includes second or third mortgages, or home-equity loans.

Synonyms
subordinated mortgage, subordinated bond, subordinated debt, subordinated loan, subordinated debenture, junior debt

Related Terms and Acronyms

  • Additional Property — Definition,
    • A property that is owned by the person that is not being financed.
  • First Mortgage — Definition, Important,
    • A mortgage that is the primary lien against a property.
  • Home Equity Loan (HEL) — Acronym, Very Important,
    • A loan that can replace or be an addition to the first mortgage. Typically used as a home improvement loan.
    ➥ Also known as an Equity Take Out (ETO).
  • Junior Mortgage — Definition,
    • A loan that is subsequent to the claims of the holder of a prior (senior) mortgage.
  • Mortgage (mtg) — Abbreviation, Important,
    • A mortgage is a contract stipulating a specific real property, typically a residence or building, as collateral for a loan. The mortgage incurs a rate of interest that varies according to term and other features.
  • Second Home Mortgage — Definition, Important,
    • A mortgage used purchase property, often a vacation or a rental property.
  • Second Mortgage — Definition, Important,
    • A mortgage which ranks after a first mortgage in priority on a registered land title.
  • Wraparound Mortgage — Definition,
    • A refinanced home loan in which the balances on all mortgages are combined into one loan.
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