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Term Definition
PITIThese initials stand for “principal, interest, taxes and insurance”, all of which comprise your monthly mortgage payment.
 
PointsAlso known as Discount Points, the amount paid either to maintain or lower the interest rate charged. Each point is equal to one percent (1%) of the loan amount (i.e., two points on a $100,000 mortgage would equal $2,000).
 
Prepayment PenaltyA fee paid to the lending institution for paying a loan prior to the scheduled maturity date.
 


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