A fuller guide to this term is on the way. In the meantime, the related terms below explain the ideas around it.
Related MoneyPedia terms
- Title InsuranceCoverage that protects you and the lender against hidden ownership claims or legal disputes over a property.
- EscrowA neutral holding account managed by a third party for funds like property taxes and insurance until they are due.
- Closing CostsThe fees paid to finalize a home purchase, covering things like appraisal, title work, and loan processing.
- Home EquityThe share of your home you truly own, equal to its market value minus what you still owe on the mortgage.
- ForeclosureThe legal process where a lender takes back and sells a home after the borrower falls too far behind on mortgage payments.
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