Main Page-- Mortgage Rates
2nd Mortgage
A 2nd mortgage is exactly as it
sounds. It is the second loan on a property.
Property owners are allowed to take out
multiple loans on real estate properties. The first loan registered with
the county or city is called the first mortgage. The second loan is
referred to as the 2nd mortgage. It is even possible to see third and
fourth mortgages on a property, although these are rare.
2nd mortgages are subordinate to the
first mortgage. If the borrower defaults on the mortgages, the first
mortgage will be paid off first. Then the 2nd mortgage will be dealt
with. 2nd mortgages often have higher interest rates due to the increased
risk for the lender.