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Understanding Mortgages and Home Equity - Revised
Learn more about the financial concepts behind mortgages and home equity before purchasing a property.
Description
Acquiring a property through a mortgage from the bank entails a lot of considerations, so understanding the relevant calculations at hand can be a big help. This course will first introduce you to the concepts of assets, liabilities, equity, and collateral in relation to obtaining a mortgage from various financial institutions. It will then teach you how to make a balance sheet and compute your equity depending on the market value of your property.
If you decide to sell your property or are incapable of continuing to pay your mortgage loan from the bank for whatever reason, you will then need to learn how to calculate the interests that come with your decision. This course will discuss how to calculate monthly interest rate repayments over the lifetime of a fixed rate mortgage using a geometric formula.
Owning a house is a major aspiration for a lot of people. In the vast majority of cases, fulfilling this dream requires taking out a mortgage, which is one of the biggest financial commitments most people make in their lives. This course will ensure that you learn the crucial financial concepts behind getting a mortgage before you dive in. These are really valuable pieces of knowledge, so don't wait until it's too late. Get started with your next learning journey, today.
Modules
Mortgages and Home Equity
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Understanding Mortgages and Home Equity Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Balance Sheets
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More on Balance Sheets and Equity
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Home Equity Loans
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Introduction to Mortgage Loans
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Mortgage Interest Rates
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Short Sale Basics
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Geometric Series Sum to figure out mortgage payments
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Understanding Mortgages and Home Equity Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course the learner will be able to:
- Describe the meaning of assets, liabilities and equity in relation to purchasing a house.
- Calculate monthly interest rate repayments over the life-time of a fixed-rate mortgage.
- Calculate monthly interest payments using a geometric formula.
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certificate is:
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An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
Alison offers 3 types of Certificates for completed Certificate courses:
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