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What does ARM stand for and what does it mean?

ARM stands for Adjustable Rate Mortgage. An ARM is a mortgage in which the interest rate is adjusted at regular intervals based on a pre-determined index.

What does APR stand for and what does it mean?

APR stands for Annual Percentage Rate. The APR on a loan includes the costs involved in securing the loan such as the interest rate, points and other related fees you will be paying annually. The APR is meant to provide you with a rate to use when comparing loans.

Do credit bureaus approve me for a loan?

Credit bureaus provide lenders with copies of your credit report. This is what most lenders base the decision on whether they are going to grant you credit or not. Credit bureaus do not make the decision for the lenders. It is up to that lender to decide what the acceptable criteria is for them.

I live in the United States, but I would like to purchase property in another country. Can I get a mortgage through CreditSoup on foreign property?

If you want to apply for a mortgage on a foreign property, you have to apply through a bank or other financial institution offering mortgages in that particular country. Currently, you cannot apply for a foreign mortgage (non-U.S.) at the CreditSoup web site in the United States.

Can the interest rate on my loan contract be changed?

You may be able to change your interest rate if your contract is set up that way. The best way to find this out is to talk to a professional to see if the change is valid.