A long term, low-or-no down payment loan guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Restricted to individuals qualified by military service or other entitlements.

A premium of up to 1-7/8 percent (depending on the size of the down payment) paid on a fixed rate loan. On a $75,000 fixed-rate mortgage with no down payment, this would amount to $1,406 either paid at closing or added to the amount financed.

See adjustable rate mortgage

A document signed by the borrower’s financial institution verifying the status and balance of his/her financial accounts.

A document signed by the borrower’s employer verifying his/her position and salary.