Investment Property

Investment Property

Investment Property A property purchased to generate rental income, tax benefits, or profitable resale rather than to serve as the borrower’s primary residence. Contrast with “second home.”   Real estate words and definition CLICK THIS BUTTON For other words and...
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Loan Limit

Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Loan Limit

Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Loan Limit The current 2006 Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac loan limit for a single-family home is $417,000 and is higher in Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Fannie Mae loan limit is $533,850 for a two-unit home; $645,300 for a...
Interest Rate Floor

Interest Rate Floor

Interest Rate Floor For an adjustablerate mortgage (ARM), the minimum interest rate, as specified in the mortgage note.   Real estate words and definition CLICK THIS BUTTON For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions CLICK THIS BUTTON For all...
Fannie Mae-Seller/Servicer

Fannie Mae-Seller/Servicer

Fannie Mae-Seller/Servicer A lender that Fannie Mae has approved to sell loans to it and to service loans on Fannie Mae’s behalf.   Real estate words and definition CLICK THIS BUTTON For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions CLICK THIS...
Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae A New York stock exchange company. It is a public company that operates under a federal charter and is the nation’s largest source of financing for home mortgages. Fannie Mae does not lend money directly to consumers, but instead works to ensure that...