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lien
An encumbrance against property for money due, either voluntary or involuntary.
lifetime cap
A provision of an ARM that limits the highest rate that can occur over the life of the loan.
loan to value ratio (LTV)
The ratio of the amount of your loan to the appraised value of the home. The LTV will affect programs available to the borrower and generally, the lower the LTV the more favorable the terms of the programs offered by lenders.
lock-in
A written agreement guaranteeing the home buyer a specified interest rate provided the loan is closed within a set period of time. The lock-in also usually specifies the number of points to be paid at closing.
