anaconda mortgage

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Meaning · English

A mortgage with initially low payments that increase sharply later.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Literally: a type of mortgage compared to a large snake
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The young couple's anaconda mortgage nearly suffocated them with debt.

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “anaconda mortgage” mean?

A mortgage with initially low payments that increase sharply later. Literally: a type of mortgage compared to a large snake

Is “anaconda mortgage” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.