A fee in any amount that is paid to someone. …
Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)
Now officially dubbed Fannie Mae, this federally chartered agency buys mortgages from lending institutions, pools them with other loans, and sells shares to investors. …
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Federal Reserve Board
A group of economists and other experts who set the nation's monetary policy. Its chief tool to control inflation is the power to control interest rates. …
Federal Style
The American home architecture style that evolved after the Revolutionary War. Details include bigger windows and a front doorway surrounded by glass and topped with an arched window. …
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The government agency that regulates companies and industries, from credit bureaus and collection agencies to timeshare operators and some creditors. National headquarters: Sixth and Pennsylvania …
Fee Simple
Fee simple is a term in real estate that refers to the highest form of property ownership, providing the property owner with the most comprehensive set of rights and privileges. Under fee simple …