Glossary of Mortgage Terms

When you apply for a new home loan, your current or former loan servicer will give you a verification of mortgage (VOM) that shows your payment history, loan balance, and account status.

A warranty deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of property from the seller to the buyer. It also guarantees that the seller has clear title to the property, free of liens, encumbrances, or competing claims.

A wraparound mortgage is a type of seller financing in which the buyer's new loan "wraps around" the seller's existing mortgage. The buyer makes payments directly to the seller.

A zombie foreclosure occurs when a homeowner vacates a property after receiving a default notice, but the lender never completes the foreclosure, leaving the original owner still responsible for the home.

Zoning laws are local government rules that control how land can be used, what types of buildings can go on a property, and how those structures can be sized and placed.