Mortgage Glossary
Second Mortgage
Defined by Onias Derilus, Mortgage Capital · NMLS# 1859012 · Florida licensed mortgage broker
A second mortgage is a loan secured by the same home as the first mortgage but in a subordinate lien position.
What Second Mortgage means
It includes HELOCs, home equity loans, and piggyback loans. In a foreclosure, the first mortgage is paid before the second, which is why seconds carry higher rates.
Florida example
A Florida homeowner takes a second mortgage to fund a remodel while keeping a low-rate first loan in place. The second sits behind the first in priority if the home is ever sold under distress.
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