home loan

British

noun

an informal name for mortgage

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The last six weeks has been tough for anyone looking for a new deal, and for buyers getting a home loan for the first time.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Mortgage rates recently fell below 6%—learn how to get today’s best home loan rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Falling home prices may help with housing affordability, but they also cause more homeowners to go underwater on their mortgage, meaning that they owe more on their home loan than the home is worth.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

That’s a big departure from the standard 30-year, fixed-rate home loan, the most popular option.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

“Who takes out a home loan and doesn’t make the first payment?” asked Danny Moses, putting the matter one way.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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