Loan-to-Value

LTV

Loan-to-value ratio compares the loan amount to the value of the collateral. It measures how much of the asset's value is being financed.

Lower LTV ratios generally reduce lender risk and can result in better terms, especially for mortgages. High LTV loans may require additional collateral or insurance.

Related Terms

Underwriting

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Mortgage

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Collateral

Collateral is an asset that a borrower pledges to a lender as security for a loan. If the borrower d...

Principal

Principal is the original amount of money borrowed in a loan or the original amount invested. It doe...

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