What Is A Mortgage?

A mortgage is a type of loan for buying a home.
How does it work?
According to Business Insider a company lends money, and its pay back the lender in monthly installments for a predetermined amount of time.
A conventional mortgage requires a certain credit score, down payment, and debt-to-income ratio.
A government-backed loan has more lenient requirements.
A fixed-rate mortgage, which locks in the rate for the entire life of the loan.
An adjustable-rate mortgage, which offers the same rate for the first few years, then changes periodically.
Borrowers can receive a mortgage by getting your finances in order, shopping around for lenders, and applying for approval.