Definition of Alt-A Mortgage

Use the Debt Consolidation Loan Directory (by using the pull-down bars below) to find companies providing a wide range of financial services in addition to bill consolidation.

Choose a program
Choose a state
Please choose a service or product type selection for your financial services needs.
Please make a state selection for your debt consolidation and financial services needs.
del.icio.us Digg

Debt Consolidation Loan Directory Glossary of Financial Terms:


Related Consumer Finance Programs - The following sub-directories of companies offer a wide variety of financial programs to assist you with the management of your finances. Consolidate debt with a consolidation loan or use a debt counseling service or mortgage refinance for help with the consolidation of your charge card debt and other monthly payments.

  • Debt Management Counseling - Too many debts and payments to be able to keep up? Compare different debt management services that may be able to help you get control of your bills.
  • Debt Settlement Help - If you have too many credit cards and other small debts and are unable to make your payments, this form of debt negotiation may be right for you.

Alt-A Mortgage definition

Define Alt-A Mortgage: Alt-A mortgages or home loans are a type of mortgage that is considered to be a higher risk loan than a prime home mortgage loan, but yet still less risky than sub-prime mortgages. Mortgage rates obtained for an Alt-A mortgage are therefore likely to fall between rates obtained for prime and subprime rates. Most Alt-A home loans are written because the borrower has reduced income, an inability fully to document income, a high debt-to-income ratio, or a less than perfect credit history.


Additionally, if the loan-to-value ratio (LTV) on the property is considered too high, many mortgage lenders will drop the mortgage from the prime rate to the Alt-A rate. A cash out mortgage refinance (often for the consolidation of debt, such as credit cards and unsecured loans) may also result in an Alt-A mortgage loan.



Personal Finance and Debt Consolidation Glossary
Index: A
Previous: Automated Loan Machine - Next: Amended Tax Return



Please Note

DebtConsolidationLoan.com is a service of Infinamic, Inc. All debt consolidation and financial services information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Infinamic, Inc. is not responsible for the content and services, that may be provided to you, by following the links from this web site. Use this service at your own discretion.