Definition: Mortgage 40 of Take Home Pay (MORTGAGE 40) refers to a specific type of mortgage loan offered by many housing finance companies that allows homeowners to make a down payment or purchase a house without having to pay for it all up front, but with an interest rate and monthly payments that are based on the value of the home. This makes it easier for people who are not able to afford buying their own homes due to financial constraints, as they can finance their property through a mortgage. The loan term is typically 40 years or longer, which allows homeowners to amortize the interest over the entire life of the loan, reducing the total amount paid and lowering the monthly payments. This is also known as a fixed-rate mortgage or a fixed-term mortgage. Mortgage 40 loans are often offered by lenders such as banks, credit unions, and home mortgage companies, and can be secured by the property itself or through an existing mortgage on a separate piece of real estate. The term "mortgage 40" is commonly used to describe these types of mortgages in the United States. The term "down payment" refers to the amount of money that a borrower must put down as a deposit towards the loan, while "mortgage 40" simply means that the borrower will make monthly payments based on the value of their property.