Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is a type of insurance that conventional mortgage lenders require borrowers to purchase when they make a down payment of less than 20% of the home's purchase price. …
National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS)
A centralized licensing platform and registry mandated by the U.S. federal government to standardize and oversee the licensing of mortgage professionals, institutions, and services. Established under …
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Exclusive Right-to-Sell Agreement
An Exclusive Right-to-Sell Agreement is a contract between a property owner and a real estate broker. It grants the broker the sole right to sell the property and earn a commission, regardless of who …
Listing Agreement
A Listing Agreement is a contract between a property owner and a real estate broker. It authorizes the broker to represent the owner in selling their property, and outlines the conditions of the …
Title Company
A Title Company is an entity that ensures a property title is legitimate, so it can be freely transferred from the seller to the buyer.They perform a title search, manage the escrow account during …
Net Operating Income (NOI)
This is a calculation of the income generated from a property, including rental income, less operating expenses. It does not factor in mortgage payments or taxes. …