Mortgage and Loan Glossary (O)

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obligee
A person or company whose favor an obligation is entered into.

obligor
A person or company who has engaged to perform some obligation.

occupancy rate
Percentage of currently rented units in a building, neighborhood, complex, or city.

offer
A buyer's expression of willingness to purchase a property at the seller's specified price.

open-end lease
A lease which may involve a balloon payment based on the value of the property when it is returned.

original principal balance
Total amount of principal owed on a loan before any payments are made.

origination fee
A fee paid to a lender or broker for arranging a loan. The origination fee is usually stated in the form of points. One point is equal to one percent of the total loan amount. Also called a loan origination fee.

owner financing
A real property purchase transaction in which the seller provides the financing.

Mortgage Guide

  1. Get Organized
  2. Get Pre-Qualified
  3. Shop for a Loan
  4. Apply for a Loan
  5. Close the Loan