| General Warranty Deed |
A deed which conveys not only all the grantor's interests in
and title to the property to the grantee, but also warrants that if the title
is defective or has a "cloud" on it (such as mortgage claims, tax
liens, title claims, judgments, or mechanic's liens against it) the grantee may
hold the grantor liable. |
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| General Lien |
A lien such as a tax lien or judgment lien which attaches to
all property of the debtor rather than the lien of, for example, a trust deed,
which attaches only to a specific property. |
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| Gift Letter |
A written explanation signed by the individual giving the gift
stating, "This is a bona fide gift and there is no obligation expressed or
implied to repay this sum at any time." |
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| Good Faith Estimate |
A document provided when you apply for a loan. It provides
estimates of all costs associated with obtaining and closing a mortgage loan.
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| Government Loan |
A loan that is insured by the Federal Housing Administration
(FHA) or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or the Rural
Housing Service (RHS). Contrast with conventional loan. |
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| Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA or Ginnie Mae)
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A government-owned corporation within the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Created by Congress on September 1, 1968,
GNMA assumed responsibility for the special assistance loan programs formerly
administered by Fannie Mae. |
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| Government Survey Method |
A system of land description which uses meridians (north and
south lines) and base lines (east and west lines). Areas include quadrangles
(24 miles on each side), townships (6 miles on each side), and sections (1 mile
on each side). Also known as the Rectangular Survey Method. |
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| Grace Period |
A period of time during which a loan payment may be paid after
its due date but not incur a late penalty. Such late payments may be reported
on your credit report. |
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| Graduated Payment Mortgage - GPM |
A mortgage that starts with low monthly payments that increase
at a predetermined rate. The initial monthly payments are set at an amount
lower than that required for full amortization of the debt. |
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| Grandfather Clause |
The clause in a law permitting the continuation of a use,
business, etc., which, when was permissible but, because of a change in the law
is now not permissible. |
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| Grantee |
The person to whom an interest in real property is conveyed
(e.g. the buyer). |
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| Grantor |
The person who conveys an interest in real property (e.g. the
seller). |
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| Gross Income |
For qualifying purposes, the income of the borrower before
taxes or expenses are deducted. |
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| Gross Lease |
A lease of property where the landlord pays charges regularly
incurred in ownership, such as taxes, insurance, utilities, and repairs. |
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| Gross Monthly Income |
Normal annual income including overtime that is regular or
guaranteed. The before taxes income may be from more than one source. Salary is
generally the principal source, but other income may qualify if it is
significant and stable. |
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| Gross debt service |
The amount of money needed to pay principal, interest and
taxes, and sometimes energy costs. If the dwelling unit is a condominium, all
or a portion of common fees are excluded, depending on what expenses are
covered. |
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| Ground Rent |
The amount of money that is paid for the use of land when
title to a property is held as a leasehold estate rather than as a fee simple
estate. |
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| Group Home |
A single-family residential structure designed or adapted for
occupancy by unrelated developmentally disabled persons. The structure provides
long-term housing and support services that are residential in nature. |