Definition of Conventional Mortgage



Conventional mortgage is a loan that usually banks offer for buying houses. It is similar to a lease but it is not offered to everyone. The candidates with good credit score, good financial background, acceptable debt-to-income ratio, and ability to pay a down payment that is usually 20% of the total value of the house.

 


The interest rate is fixed throughout the loan term. The interest rates for the mortgages are set by lenders considering multiple factors like length of the mortgage, size, and also the financial and economic conditions at the time of application. The debt to income ratio assesses your ability to pay your monthly debt payments, like credit card and loan payments out of your gross monthly income. The debt to income ratio should not exceed 43% in order to qualify for a mortgage.

 


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