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What is a bank letter of credit?
A letter that may be required at some auctions to show you are approved for a certain amount. The bank letter of credit guarantees the bank will pay the amount of money required. The bank letter of credit is a powerful instrument when it comes to guaranteed payment. For Other...
What is a buyer’s premium?
A buyer’s premium is a fee added to your bid price to create the contract price. Buyer’s Premium may be found in other articles within these webpages. For Other Questions About Auctions & Auctioneers For all active auctions and properties for sale For other words and definitions...
I want to go to an auction. What should I know before I bid?
Understand the terms of the auction and set a budget to avoid getting caught up in the excitement. For Other Questions About Auctions & Auctioneers For all active auctions and properties for sale For other terms and definitions related to real estate auctionsContactGet...
How do I become an auctioneer? What’s the path for starting the career?
Start by practicing the chant and improving over time. Schools in Iowa, Montana, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, and Florida offer professional auctioneer training For Other Questions About Auctions & Auctioneers For all active auctions and properties for sale For other words and...
What do auctioneers say?
The fast talk you hear is called the "chant," spoken at about 600 words per minute. Filler words are used between the asking prices. The auctioneer announces the money that has been bid and the amount the auctioneer is asking. I have bid 100 dollars and now asking 125. This is a continual process...
What happens if you win at an auction and can’t pay?
Winning an auction creates a binding contract. Failure to pay can result in breach of contract, loss of deposits, legal action, and a damaged reputation. You may also face additional costs for relisting. The seller may have other enforcement announcements in the terms and conditions of sale....
How will the final payment be calculated?
The final payment includes the bid price. The buyer's premium, auctioneers fee, and additional fees such as closing costs, transfer, documentation and attorney fees are costs in addition to the bid or price offered. The Auctioneer normally will report the bid amount and any buyer’s premium or...
Can a seller refuse a winning bid?
Yes, even if the offer is above the listing price, a seller has the legal right to refuse a bid and accept another offer if the terms of the auction are offered with Reserve. Texas State law gives option for choices a seller can make after receiving an offer in full or otherwise. There may be...
What is the dominant strategy of an auction?
The dominant strategy is to bid your true value—exactly what the object is worth to you. Figure out what an appropriate market value or what a price you as the buyer is willing to pay. Gain help from a Real Estate Agent, an Agent can use their expertise to do a Comparable Market Analysis. In turn,...
What is the most likely reason to lose a bid?
Non-compliance is a common reason for losing a bid. Missing details from the buyer’s registration, false proof of funds, refusal to comply with the Terms and Conditions of Sale. If the buyer’s agent does not properly register the buyer with the Auctioneer, the Buyer’s Agent may not qualify for...
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First Mortgage
First Mortgage A mortgage that is the primary lien against a property. Real estate words and definition For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions For all active auctions, and properties for sale ContactGet InTouchEmail: 411@myersjackson.com...
Capacity
Capacity Your ability to make your mortgage payments on time. This depends on your income and income stability (job history and security), your assets and savings, and the amount of your income each month that is left over after you’ve paid for your housing costs,...
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 For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions For all active auctions,...
Judgment Lien
Judgment Lien A lien on the property of a debtor resulting from the decree of a court. Real estate words and definition For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions For all active auctions, and properties for sale ContactGet InTouchEmail:...
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 For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions For all active...
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 For other words and definitions related...
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 For an adjustablerate mortgage (ARM), the minimum interest rate, as specified in the mortgage note. Real estate words and definition For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions For all active auctions, and properties for...
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 For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions For all active auctions, and...
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...
Interest Rate Ceiling
Interest Rate Ceiling For an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), the maximum interest rate, as specified in the mortgage note. Real estate words and definition For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions For all active auctions, and properties...
Fair Market Value
Fair Market Value The price at which property would be transferred between a willing buyer and willing seller, each of whom has a reasonable knowledge of all pertinent facts and is not under any compulsion to buy or sell. Real estate words and definition For...
Interest Rate Cap
Interest Rate Cap For an adjustablerate mortgage (ARM), a limitation on the amount the interest rate can change per adjustment or over the lifetime of the loan, as stated in the note. For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions For all...
Interest Accrual Rate
Interest Accrual Rate The percentage rate at which interest accumulates or increases on a mortgage loan. Real estate words and definition For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions For all active auctions, and properties for sale ContactGet...
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Aconsumer protection law that imposes obligations on (1) credit bureaus (and similar agencies) that maintain consumer credit histories, (2) lenders and other businesses that buy reports from credit bureaus, and (3) parties who furnish...
Interest
Interest The cost you pay to borrow money. It is the payment you make to a lender for the money it has loaned to you. Interest is usually expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed. Real estate words and definition For other words and definitions related...
Installment Debt
Installment Debt A loan that is repaid in accordance with a schedule of payments for a specified term (such as an automobile loan). Real estate words and definition For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions For all active auctions, and...
Installment
Installment The regular periodic payment that a borrower agrees to make to a lender. Real estate words and definition For other words and definitions related to real estate auctions For all active auctions, and properties for sale ContactGet InTouchEmail:...
Inquiry
Inquiry A request for a copy of your credit report by a lender or other business, often when you fill out a credit application and/or request more credit. Too many inquiries on a credit report can hurt your credit score; however, most credit scores are not affected by...