Options exist to help you avoid foreclosure-including counseling, refinancing, and short sales. Purchasers of foreclosures should be aware that such homes, despite their reputation, are rarely big bargains or easy money-makers, and can be very difficult to buy.
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VA guarantee |
An insurance contract for which the Veterans
Administration (VA) guarantees the lender's recovery of a designated percentage
of the loan amount from the insurer in the event that the borrower defaults on
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VA loan, or Government
mortgage |
A mortgage loan available to qualified military
veterans which is guaranteed by the Department of Veteran Affairs, usually
offering either no down payment or a low down payment |
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Valuation |
The estimated of value of a
property |
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Variable rate mortgage, or Adjusted rate
mortgage |
A mortgage with interest rates that may
fluctuate based on market conditions |
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Verification of Deposit |
A statement signed by the borrower's financial
institution that verifies the current balances in the borrower's
accounts |
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Verification of
Employment |
A statement signed by the borrower's employer
that verifies the borrower's current position and salary |
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Vest |
To pass an immediate right on to a
person |
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Vested |
Having the right to withdraw a percentage of a
fund before its agreed-upon maturity date; e.g., the percentage vested to
individuals with retirement funds differs; if someone is 80% vested, that means
they can only withdraw 80% of the funds set aside for them until its
maturity |
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Department of Veterans Affairs
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A federal agency that insures residential
mortgages made to eligible military veterans, which thereby encourages loans
being made to veterans |
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First Time Buyers >A Matter of Timing
Buying real estate can sometimes involve tricky timing. For example, you may have found the perfect house and are thinking about making an offer, but are feeling pressured to make a decision just when you want time to consider the matter. The agent tells you that another party is thinking about making an offer, so you shouldn't hesitate if you really want the house. What should you do? Trust your agent!
It is natural to feel some pressure from even the most easy-going real estate agent--and some uncertainty about making an offer. If you really like a house, there is always the possibility that someone else will share your enthusiasm for it. Whether your local market is active or sluggish, it is sensible to assume that another offer is likely to come in. Perhaps you can afford to "sleep on it", but moving as quickly as possible will minimize the possibility that the house will go to another buyer.
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What does "contingency" mean in real estate?
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A contingency is a specified event that must take place before a home purchase contract is binding; for example, a sale can be said to be "contingent upon the sale of the buyer's current residence." |
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