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Every time there is a need to borrow money person faces an option - to go to a mortgage broker or to work with a direct lender. Many people choose to work with mortgage brokers and direct lenders alike, depending on their individual situation and needs. A mortgage is a lien on a property/house that secures a loan and is paid in installments over a set period of time. The mortgage secures a person's promise that he/she will repay the borrowed money to buy a home. A person should be ready for a financial commitment that could last several decades. Mortgages come in many different shapes and sizes, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. It is vital to make sure that the right mortgage is selected, the one that is right for a person, his/her future plans, and his/her financial situation. Each borrower may choose among the following types of mortgage: fixed-rate mortgage, adjustable-rate mortgage, balloon/reset mortgage, reverse mortgage. A loan is a type of debt. A loan predetermines the redistribution of financial funds over a certain period of time, between the borrower and the lender. At first the borrower receives a certain amount of money from the lender. The borrowed sum is usually but not always paid back in regular installments, to the lender. As a rule, the service is offered at a cost, which is called an interest on the debt. Under the terms of the loan, a borrower may be subject to certain restrictions - loan covenants. Loans are offered by all the financial institutions, like banks and financial services companies.