Definition:  A booklet containing consumer information regarding closing costs the borrower may incur at closing.  RESPA requires lenders to give the booklet to loan applicants. Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:  We were given our settlement cost booklet before the closing so we knew what costs we could expe..

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Definition:   To pledge real or personal property as security without delivery of title or possession. Pronunciation:  \hi-ˈpä-thə-ˌkāt, hī-\ Used in a Sentence:   The lender required the buyers to hypothecate the property as security for repayment of t..

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Definition:  The time frame during which a broker must deposit escrow funds: no later than the end of the third business day after an associate or employee has received the funds. Pronunciation:   \i-ˈmē-dē-ət-lē\ Used in a Sentence:   Brokers must place trust funds into an escrow account immediate..

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Definition:  real property that is owned by a unit of government and is not subject to taxation. Pronunciation:   \i-ˈmyün\ Used in a Sentence:  The county courthouse is immune f..

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Definition:   Real property that is owned by a unit of government and is not subject to taxation. Pronunciation:   \i-ˈmyün\ Used in a Sentence:   The county courthouse is immune from st..

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Definition:  Expressed indirectly (e.g. an implied contract) Pronunciation:    \im-ˈplī\ Used in a Sentence:   His words implied a contract was..

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Definition:    An unwritten contract where the terms are inferred from the actions of the parties. Pronunciation:    \im-ˈplīd\ \ˈkän-ˌtrakt\ Used in a Sentence:   We had an implied contract with ..

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Definition:   A listing that arises by implication from the conduct of the broker and the seller and may be enforceable even though not in writing. Pronunciation:   \im-ˈplīd\ \ˈlis-tiŋ\ Used in a Sentence:   The seller had an implied listing with the broker based on their con..

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Definition:   A valuable addition made to real property that increases its value, not repairs. Pronunciation:   \im-ˈprüv-mənt\ Used in a Sentence:    The addition of another bathroom to the house was a significant im..

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Definition:    Income that is earned from work, investments, business, etc. Pronunciation:   \ˈin-ˌkəm\ Used in a Sentence:   Our annual income was adequate to qualify for the loan amou..

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