Mortgage

A Mortgage is a secured loan tied to a specific asset, allowing borrowers to access funds while pledging that asset as collateral. If repayments cease, lenders can legally repossess or sell the item to recoup losses. Mortgages commonly support long-term acquisitions, turning large price tags into manageable installments over years.

• Collateralization: The financed asset underpins loan security, lowering lender risk.
• Repayment Schedule: Typically includes principal plus interest, spread evenly or variably across a set term.
• Lien Priority: Mortgage claims outrank many others if foreclosure occurs.
• Refinance Options: Borrowers might renegotiate terms if conditions (interest rates, credit scores) improve.

By structuring finances through a mortgage, individuals or businesses achieve ownership sooner, offsetting high upfront costs with long-duration paydowns, subject to responsible budgeting.