Mortgage
A loan to buy a home, usually at a fixed rate over 20 to 30 years.
Definition
A loan to buy a home, usually at a fixed rate over 20 to 30 years.
Why it matters
Banks turn savings into credit: their strength and lending terms shape the financing of the whole economy.
How to read it in the news
Follow lending rates, the volume of loans granted and balance-sheet strength (capital and liquidity ratios).
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