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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acceptance (referring to real estate contracts) | refers to the act of agreeing to the terms of an offer, thereby creating a legally binding agreement between parties. |
| Adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) | A type of home loan where the interest rate changes periodically based on market conditions, usually after an initial fixed-rate period. |
| Amortization table: | A schedule showing each periodic loan payment, detailing how much goes toward principal versus interest. |
| Closing costs (mortgage) | The fees and expenses paid at the end of a real estate transaction to finalize the loan. |
| Collateral | An asset pledged by a borrower to secure a loan, which the lender can seize if default occurs. |
| Counteroffer (real estate contracts | A rejection of an original offer that proposes new or modified terms to the other party. |
| Earnest money | A good-faith deposit made by a buyer to demonstrate serious intent to purchase a property. |
| Equity (real estate/housing | The financial value of a property minus the remaining balance of all mortgages owed on it. |
| Finance charge | The total cost of borrowing money, including interest, service fees, and any transaction charges. |
| Fixed-rate mortgage | A home loan where the interest rate remains completely identical through the entire life of the loan. |
| Interest | The fee charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of borrowed money, usually expressed as a percentage. |
| Lien | A legal claim against property by a creditor to secure the payment of a debt or obligation. |
| Market value (real estate | The highest estimated price a property would bring in a competitive and open real estate market. |
| Points (mortgage | Optional fees paid upfront to a lender at closing to directly lower the mortgage interest rate. |
| Principal (loans | The original amount of money borrowed on a loan, excluding any interest or extra fees. |