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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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A real estate trade organization that sets the
standards for integrity and honesty within the real estate profession
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Negative amortization |
A gradual increase in the balance of a loan or
mortgage which occurs because the monthly payments made are too small to cover
the entire principal and interest charges; this shortfall amount is added to
the remaining balance, resulting in negative amortization |
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Net listing |
The advertisement of the price of property for
sale in terms of the net price the seller will receive, once the property is
sold, a type of listing which is illegal in many states |
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Net worth |
The total value of all of an individual's
assets, minus all liabilities or debts |
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No cash-out refinance |
A transaction for refinancing a mortgage in
which the new mortgage amount is limited to the sum total of the remaining
balance of the first mortgage, points, closing costs, whatever is required to
satisfy any liens that are more than one year old and other funds for the
borrower's use (as long as the amount is one percent or less of the principal
amount of the new mortgage) |
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Notary |
An individual authorized by law to certify
documents and signatures |
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Note |
A legal document that obligates a borrower to
repay a loan or owed sum of money at a stated interest rate over a designated
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The most important thing to look for when you are shopping for a mortgage is the interest rate, right? Not necessarily. There are many other factors to consider, including the lender's charges for making the loan, the terms under which the loan will be approved, and the lender's reputation for timely completion of loan applications to meet purchase agreement deadlines.
When real estate agents are involved in sales transactions, they don't tell buyers which mortgage companies to use. They can provide the names of established lenders who have provided good service to their customers. They can give general information about the different mortgage options that are available today. Using a low interest rate as the main criteria for choosing a mortgage could cost you money--and perhaps the home you want--if the company cannot deliver on its promises.
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What private residence is considered the most expensive house ever built?
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The William Randolph Hearst Ranch in San Simeon, California cost over $30 million, equivalent today to $276,883,320. Bill Gates recently built a home for over $40 million.
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