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A & D LOANS

 Acquisition and development loan- a loan for the purchase of raw land for development.

ABSTRACT TITLE

A written history of the ownership of a parcel of land.

ACCELERATION CLAUSE

Allows the lender to speed up the rate at which your loan comes due or even to demand immediate payment of the entire outstanding balance of the loan should you default on your loan.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 Acquisition and development loan- a loan for the purchase of raw land for development.

ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE (ARM)

A mortgage in which the interest rate is adjusted periodically based on a pre-selected index. Also sometimes known as the renegotiable rate mortgage, the variable rate mortgage, or the Canadian rollover mortgage. (ARM)

ADJUSTMENT INTERVAL

On an adjustable-rate mortgage, the time between changes in the interest rate and/or monthly payment, typically one, three, or five years, depending on the index.

AFFIDAVIT

A sworn statement in writing.

AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION (ALTA)

An organization of title companies specializing in Real Property Law that has standardized forms and coverage on a national basis. This is standardized coverage.

AMORTIZED / AMORTIZATION

Amortization refers to the principal portion of the loan payment and is the loan payment by equal periodic payments calculated to pay off the debt at the end of a fixed period, including accrued interest on the outstanding balance. A fully amortized loan will be completely paid off at the end of the loan term.

ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE (APR)

An interest rate reflects the cost of a mortgage as a yearly rate. This rate is likely to be higher than the stated note rate or advertised rate on the mortgage because it takes into account points and other credit costs. The APR allows homebuyers to compare different types of mortgages based on the annual cost of each loan.

APPRAISAL

An estimate of the value of real property, is made by a qualified professional called an "appraiser." An appraisal will be needed to determine the value of your property.

APPRECIATION

Appreciation is the increase in the value of your home over time. It can be affected by all kinds of events—from property renovations to changes in the housing market.

ASSUMPTION

The agreement between buyer and seller where the buyer takes over the payments on an existing mortgage from the seller. This must be approved by the lender and be allowed by the note, which was originally signed by the seller.

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