Jumbo Loan

Jumbo Loan

Jumbo Loan A loan that exceeds the mortgage amount eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Also called “non-conforming loan.”   Real estate words and definition CLICK THIS BUTTON For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions CLICK...
Judgment Lien

Judgment Lien

Judgment Lien A lien on the property of a debtor resulting from the decree of a court.   Real estate words and definition CLICK THIS BUTTON For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions CLICK THIS BUTTON For all active auctions, and properties...
Cap

Cap

Cap For an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), a limitation on the amount the interest rate or mortgage payments may increase or decrease. See also “LifetimePayment Cap,” “Lifetime Rate Cap,” “Periodic Payment Cap,” and “Periodic Rate Cap.”   Real estate words and...

FHA-Insured Loan

FHA-Insured Loan A loan that is insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).   Real estate words and definition CLICK THIS BUTTON For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions...
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...