When home owners enter into a loan contract to obtain finance for their home, it is crucial that the terms in the contract are fully understood before execution.
The law requires the loan contract to tell home owners certain information: what is the total amount borrowed, what is the interest rate, what are the fees and other charges; and sometimes the total amount home owners will need to pay back.
From a legal point of view it is important to note that the loan contract gives the lender the legal title of your home: if you are unable to meet your repayment obligations, the lender has a right to sell your home to recover the money you owe. This procedure is commonly known as "foreclosure".