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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Real Estate Glossary


Assumption of Mortgage 
A buyer’s agreement to assume the liability under an existing note that is secured by a mortgage or deed of trust. The lender must approve the buyer in order to release the original borrower (usually the seller) from liability.

Balloon Payment   
A lump sum principal payment due at the end of some mortgages or other long-term loans

Binder                   
Sometimes known as an offer to purchase or an earnest money receipt. A binder is the acknowledgement of a deposit along with a brief written agreement to enter into a contract for the sale of real estate.