Definition: The word "mortgage" refers to a type of loan that involves borrowing money from another person or organization, often for a set period of time with interest. In the United States, mortgage loans are typically made by banks or other financial institutions to home buyers who want to buy a house. The borrower pays back the lender through regular payments over the term of the loan, which is usually 15-30 years. The "7000" in the word "mortgage" refers to the amount that the borrower has agreed to pay for the loan. This number represents the maximum amount of money a person or organization will be required to borrow from the lender. The "0000" is often used as a placeholder when there is no specific dollar amount, but it can also represent any amount of money being borrowed or lent out.