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Loan-to-Value (LTV) Ratio

Definition

The ratio of the loan principal (amount borrowed) to the appraised value (selling price). For example, on a $100,000 home with a mortgage loan principal of $80,000, the LTV is 80%. The LTV will affect programs available to the borrower. Generally, the lower the LTV, the more favorable the program terms offered by lenders.