Mortgage

noun
[ mawr-gij ]
literally ‘death pledge’, from mort (from Latin mortuus ‘dead’) + gage ‘pledge’.
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Who Am I?

Marc's journey into the mortgage realm began back in 2012 during the HARP refinance frenzy. Starting as a Loan Processor, he quickly learned the importance of efficiency and precision, as the underwriting standards were exceptionally strict. This knowledge was carried along into Loan Origination when Marc obtained his license in 2014. Fast-forward to 2019, and Marc decided to become a Mortgage Broker and start his own 3rd Party Processing Company, Top-Shelf Processing. His primary focus is now educating clients on mortgage loans, while providing the highest level of service and expertise.

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Acronyms & Definitions

PITI(A) - Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance (HOA)

The total monthly payment for the average mortgage loan. (HOA dues are included to qualify, but not collected on the monthly statement)

HOA - Homeowners Association

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Rate Lock

An agreement between the borrower and lender to lock the current rate sheet at a point in time. Protects the borrower against future rate increases.

APR - Annual Percentage Rate

The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the cost you pay each year to borrow money, including fees, expressed as a percentage.

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