Czech mortgage glossary

Mortgage loan

A long-term loan secured by a lien on real estate. It mainly serves to finance the purchase, construction, or renovation of housing (purpose-bound mortgage). For non-purpose needs, an American mortgage exists. The term is usually 20–30 years; the interest rate is lower than consumer loans because the collateral reduces the bank's risk.

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