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Underwriting |
The process of analyzing a borrower's capability
to honor repayment of a loan (evaluating his or her credit, assets, employment)
along with the value of the property being purchased, to help minimize the risk
involved for the party lending the purchase money |
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Unilateral contract |
A one-sided contract in which only one party is
legally under obligation by the terms of the contract; one party promises an
action to the second party, who is not legally required to respond, but if the
second part does comply, then the first party is obligated to honor the promise
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Unsecured loan |
A loan that is not guaranteed by
collateral |
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Usury |
The act of charging more than the maximum rate
of interest permitted by law |
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Homeowners should consider several questions before making the choice between adding on to an existing home or moving up in the market to a bigger house. How much money do you have available for remodeling your current house? How much additional space do you require? Is there room to expand on the ground level or will the foundation of your present home support a second floor? What will the local zoning and building ordinances permit? How much equity do you have in the property? Are there affordable properties for sale that would satisfy your housing needs?
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Where would you go if you wished to stay in the world's most expensive hotel room?
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The Imperial Suite at the President Wilson Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland, which can be reserved for $33,000 per night. |
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