Loan-to-Value ratio - the mortgage amount expressed as a percentage of the property's appraised value or purchase price (whichever is lower). An 80% LTV means you're borrowing 80% and putting 20% down. Lower LTV generally means better interest rates and terms. See also Equity and Leverage.
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