Definition of opponent for English Language Learners. : a person, group, etc., that is against something (such as an action, law, or system) : someone or something that does not want something to exist, be done, etc.
Generally, your first mortgage payment is due on the 1st day of the 2nd month following your closing date. For example, if you close in February, your first mortgage payment will be due on Aproil 1st. Generally speaking of course.
A mortgage payment is paid in arrears, unlike rent. Normally, if you close in July your first payment is due in September. You pay interim interest at closing. If you would close July 31 you would pay 1 day interim interest. July 15, 17 days. If you close August 1, you can opt to pay no interim interest but your first payment would be due September 1. Some companies will let you go up to the 5th day of the month with no interim interest & payment due the next month.