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Simply stated, a mortgage is a long-term loan for a property purchase or refinance obtained from banks, independent mortgage brokers, online lenders and sometimes from property owners. When closing on a mortgage, the mortgagee signs documents that give the mortgagor a lien against the property. If the borrower were to default on mortgage payments, the lender can take the property through the foreclosure process. Mortgage loans are generally approved for 15 or 30 year terms... |