Glossary of Real Estate terms - M click on the letter
Market Value The price a property will sell for, given reasonable time and market exposure, to a willing buyer from a willing seller. Comparable recent sales and current listings can be used to help determine a property's probable market value range. Mortgage A legal document that pledges a property to the lender as security for payment of a debt. Mortgage Broker A mortgage company that places mortgage loans on behalf of clients, with a variety of other lending institutions with whom they usually have pre-established relationships. TMG The Mortgage Group is one such company. Mortgage Lender A Bank, Credit Union, Trust Company, life insurance company or private company that lends money on the security of land, houses, and real estate. Mortgagee The lender in a mortgage agreement. Mortgagor The Borrower who grants a mortgage against his property to the lender to secure a mortgage loan. Mortgage Loan A loan agreement where the security is the borrower's real property. The mortgagor (borrower) agrees to repay the loan, and interest, and during the term of the mortgage (lender) to keep the home insured, to pay all taxes and to keep the property in good condition. Mortgage Application Fee The fee charged by the mortgage lender for preparing a mortgage application, conducting credit checks, etc. Multi-family Dwelling Units Properties that provide separate housing units for more than one family, although they secure only a single mortgage. Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) A current and comprehensive listing system for relaying property information to the various real estate boards' member REALTOR®. This service offers the widest exposure to properties listed for sale. |
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