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Glossary Index
Mortgage terminology can be tricky to understand. Our mortgage glossary explains key terms and acronym’s that Pepper Money and other lenders use.
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Decision in Principle
The document from your mortgage lender confirming how much they are willing to lend you for your mortgage. It is not legally binding and is often the first step before proceeding to a Full Mortgage Application (FMA).