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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 schedule that lists the breakdown of each periodic payment for a loan. |
| 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 | Money used as earnest. |
| 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 | The total cost of borrowing money |
| Fixed-rate mortgage | A transfer of rights to a piece of property (as a house) usually in return for a loan and that is canceled when the loan is paid. |
| Interest | A charge for borrowed money generally a percentage of the amount borrowed. |
| Lien | The security interest created by a mortgage. |
| 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) | A percentage of the face value of a loan often added as a placement fee or service charge. |
| Principal (referring to loans) | A capital sum earning interest, due as a debt, or used as a fund. |