Vocabulary Lesson 7
Lesson 7
Contract and Closing vocabulary… sometimes a word gets mentioned and you just scratch your head, well…..scratch no more!!
1. Contract
– A binding agreement between two or more persons or parties.
2. Earnest Money (a.k.a. Escrow Deposit)
– A deposit made by the potential property buyer to show that he or she is serious about purchasing said property.
3. Closing
– A meeting where all of the documents are signed and money changes hands.
4. Addendum
– A supplement to any document that contains additional information pertinent to the subject. An addition or change to a contract.
5. Prorate
– To allocate between seller and buyer their proportionate share of an obligation paid or due.
6. Deed
– A written document by which the ownership of land is transferred from one person to another.
7. HUD-1
– A form settlement (closing) statement required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), where federally related mortgages are made on residential properties. It is a balance sheet showing the source of funds and the distribution of funds in connection with the purchase and/or mortgaging of residential property.
8. Mortgage
– An instrument used to encumber land as security for a debt.
Look for lesson 8 coming soon…you will not want to miss these!!!
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