Glossary of Terms

We have gathered together on this page, a collection of the terms most often used in the Mortgage, Financial and Property Services Industries.

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Daily Interest or Daily Rest

Interest is calculated on the balance outstanding each day. So, when you make a payment, interest is calculated on the new balance straightaway. This is usually better than Annual interest or Monthly interest, especially if the mortgage is on a Capital and Interest basis.

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