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Main Page-- Mortgage Rates
Bank Loan
A bank loan occurs when a borrower receives money from a
lender in the form of debt. The borrower then pays the money back over a
set time period to the lender. In addition to the borrowed money, the
lender will also pay interest on the debt.
Financial
institutions, banks and credit unions all provide loans to borrowers. One
of the most common forms of debt is the mortgage. A mortgage is used by a
consumer to purchase a home. The money borrowed is used to buy the
property. The house is used as collateral for the loan, with the financial
institution placing a lien on the title to the property. If the borrower
defaults on the loan, the financial institution has the legal right to
foreclose on the property. The property is then sold to recuperate the
bank's money.
Loans are often taken out to purchase new and used vehicles.
The vehicle is used as the collateral on the loan. Most car loans are
shorter in term when compared to mortgages. In general, the length of the
vehicle loan corresponds with the expected life of the vehicle. For
example, a borrower can expect a 60-month loan on a new vehicle, while a
five-year old vehicle may only receive a 36-month loan.
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