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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acceptance (referring to real estate contracts) | an agreeing either expressly or by conduct to the act or offer of another so that a contract is concluded and the parties become legally bound |
| Adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) | a mortgage having an interest rate which is usually initially lower than that of a mortgage with a fixed rate but is adjusted periodically according to the cost of funds to the lender |
| Amortization table | a detailed schedule that outlines each payment on a loan, such as a mortgage, to help you understand how much goes toward principal and interest over time |
| Closing costs (referring to a mortgage) | the extra amounts of money that people need to pay when they buy a house |
| Collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| Counteroffer (referring to real estate contracts) | a return offer made by one who has rejected an offer |
| Earnest money | a deposit made by a home buyer to a seller to show they are serious about purchasing a property |
| Equity (referring to real estate/housing) | the money value of a property or of an interest in a property in excess of claims or liens against it |
| Finance charge | A finance charge is the total cost of borrowing money, including interest and other fees, expressed as a dollar amount |
| Fixed-rate mortgage | A fixed-rate mortgage is a type of home loan with an interest rate that remains the same for the entire life of the loan |
| Interest | a charge for borrowed money generally a percentage of the amount borrowed |
| Lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| Market value (referring to real estate) | the price at which something can be sold : the price that buyers are willing to pay for something |
| Points (referring to a mortgage) | Mortgage points are a fee you pay your lender upfront to get a lower interest rate on your loan |
| Principal (referring to loans) | In the context of a loan, the principal is the original amount of money borrowed from a lender |