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Why do the lenders care about Loan to Value?

April 26, 2017lenders loan value

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Why do the lenders care about Loan to Value?

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Lenders care about the LTV because it helps determine the exposure and risk they have in lending on a certain property. Statistics show that borrowers with a lower LTV are less likely to default on their mortgage. Also, with a lower LTV the lender will lose less money in case of a foreclosure.