Loan to Value Ratio (LTV)

The ratio between the loan amount and the market value of a property.

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Written by Cindy Bellford
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What Is It?

The ratio between the loan amount and the market value of a property.

The LTV ratio is often used by lenders as an indicator of lending risk when underwriting new loans.

A higher LTV ratio may result in a loan denial, higher interest rates or the addition of mortgage insurance.

How Is It Calculated?

You can learn more about the Loan to Value Ratio on our blog.

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