A thorough assessment made by a lender of a borrower's ability to pay for a home, and a confirmation of the amount the borrower may obtain. …
Apron
A paved area, such as the junction of a driveway with the street. …
Aquastat
A thermostat submerged in water and used to control the operation of a device. …
Arbitration
A method of resolving a dispute in which a third party renders a decision. …
Alkaline Soil
Soil that contains a higher concentration of mineral salt than natural acid. …
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
A measure of interest rate that expresses the cost of a mortgage as a yearly rate on the loan balance. The APR assumes the loan is held for its full term. For adjustable-rate loans, the APR assumes …