Mortgage Glossary

There are a lot of unfamiliar terms that get tossed around during the mortgage process. But don't worry, we've put together this glossary to help you get a better grasp of any terms that may be less than clear.

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HUD Median Income
Median family income for a particular county or metropolitan statistical area, as estimated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
HUD-1 Statement
Also referred to as the closing statement or the settlement statement, this is the document that provides line by line detail of the financial details related to a specific real estate transaction such as the fees paid by the seller and the buyer for a purchase transaction or the fees paid by the borrower for refinances.