July 9, 2012

Michael Petruccelli asks; What is a cost of funds index (COFI)?

Michael Petruccelli says;  One of the indexes that is used to determine interest rate changes for certain adjustable-rate mortgages. It represents the weighted-average cost of savings, borrowings, and advances of the financial institutions such as banks and savings & loans, in the 11th District of the Federal Home Loan Bank.

Michael Petruccelli asks; What is a cooperative (co-op)?

Michael Petruccelli says;  A type of multiple ownership in which the residents of a multiunit housing complex own shares in the cooperative corporation that owns the property, giving each resident the right to occupy a specific apartment or unit.

Michael Petruccelli asks; What is a convertible ARM?

Michael Petruccelli says;  An adjustable-rate mortgage that allows the borrower to change the ARM to a fixed-rate mortgage within a specific time.

July 5, 2012

Michael Petruccelli asks; What is credit history?

Michael Petruccelli says;  A record of an individual's repayment of debt. Credit histories are reviewed by mortgage lenders as one of the underwriting criteria in determining credit risk.

Michael Petruccelli asks; What is a credit report?

Michael Petruccelli says;  A report of an individual's credit history prepared by a credit bureau and used by a lender in determining a loan applicant's creditworthiness.

Michael Petruccelli asks; What is a credit repository?

Michael Petruccelli says;  An organization that gathers, records, updates, and stores financial and public records information about the payment records of individuals who are being considered for credit.