Glossary

Mortgagee

The party taking a mortgage over land, usually to secure a loan.

Mortgage Insurance (MGI)

Some lenders may provide up to 95% of funds for a loan if you agree to take out mortgage insurance (MGI). This figure is a one off payment usually made at the time of settlement. The figure is not easy to calculate being based on variables such as the loan amount, the value of your property and the exact LVR (i.e. the figure between 80% & 95%). This payment allows the lender to recoup the unpaid principal in the event of default and the borrowers debt is transferred to the Mortgage Insurer.

Mortgagor

The party granting a mortgage over land, usually to enable borrowing from a Lender.