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Second Mortgage (or subordinate lien mortgage loan)

Fannie Mae

Updated 10-31-2026

Second Mortgage (or subordinate lien mortgage loan)

A mortgage loan that has a lien position subordinate to the first mortgage. Also called subordinate lien mortgage loan.

Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms

Fannie Mae · p. 44

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