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Banking

The business of a banker, banking involves an establishment for the loaning, holding, exchanging, or issuing of money. Also deals with the transmission of funds and the extensions of credit.

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cooperative

Banking; Mortgage

A building of two or more dwelling units that is owned by a corporation made up of people in the building. The right to occupy a unit is obtained by buying shares of stock in the ...

covenant

Banking; Mortgage

A clause in a contract that obligates or restricts the parties and which, if violated, can result in legal action.

credit limit

Banking; Mortgage

The maximum amount that you can borrow under the home equity loan or line.

credit report

Banking; Mortgage

A report detailing an individual's credit history.

deed

Banking; Mortgage

The legal document conveying title to a real property.

deed of trust

Banking; Mortgage

An instrument used in many states in place of a mortgage. Property is transferred to a trustee by the borrower (trustor), in favor of the lender (beneficiary), and reconveyed upon ...

deposit

Banking; Mortgage

A sum of money given to bind a sale of real estate. Also known as “earnest money.”