What is ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE INSTRUMENT (AMI)?

A mortgage contract with no fixed intrest rate or installment number amounts.

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Related Legal Terms
ADJUSTABLE MORTGAGE LOAN (AML), MORTGAGE MODIFICATION, MORTGAGE LOAN, JUNIOR MORTGAGE, SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ALTERNATIVE CONTRACT, ALTERNATIVE OBLIGATION, PREDATED INSTRUMENT, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT, INSTRUMENT


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