Definitions & Terminology

Key Terms & Definitions

This page defines important terms and terminology used throughout mortalloans.com and in connection with our services. Understanding these definitions will help you better understand our platform and services.

Loan & Financial Terms

Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

The cost of credit expressed as a yearly rate. APR includes the interest rate plus other charges or fees, providing a more complete picture of the loan's total cost.

Principal

The original amount of money borrowed, excluding interest and fees. This is the amount you agree to repay.

Interest Rate

The percentage charged on the principal amount, usually expressed as an annual rate. Different from APR, which includes fees.

Loan Term

The length of time over which the loan must be repaid. Terms can range from a few weeks to several years, depending on the loan type.

Service & Platform Terms

mortalloans.com

The website and platform operated by Customer Acquisition LLC, serving as a connecting service between consumers and potential lenders/lending partners.

Connecting Service

A service that matches consumers with potential lenders but does not make lending decisions, approve loans, or determine loan terms.

Lender/Lending Partner

A financial institution or entity that provides loan products to consumers. These entities make lending decisions and set loan terms.

Consumer/User

An individual who uses mortalloans.com to search for and inquire about potential loan options.

Legal & Compliance Terms

TCPA

Telephone Consumer Protection Act - Federal law regulating telemarketing calls and texts

ESIGN

Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

CCPA

California Consumer Privacy Act

FCRA

Fair Credit Reporting Act

TILA

Truth in Lending Act

ECOA

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

Process & Procedure Terms

Loan Inquiry

The process of submitting information to be considered for potential loan options

Underwriting

The process lenders use to evaluate loan applications and determine risk

Credit Check

The process of reviewing a consumer's credit history and score

Opt-Out

The right to request no further marketing communications

Last Updated: September 2026

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