Includes any fees that are paid upon application. An application fee may include charges for property appraisal and a credit report, if those fees are not reported separately. …
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
Professional association of independent home inspectors whose members must meet the group's education and performance requirements. Call (800) 743-2744 for list of ASHI-certified inspectors in your …
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Appraisal
An opinion of the value of a property at a given point in time. Lenders require an independent assessment of the value of the home you are buying before agreeing to finance the purchase. …
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
A law passed in 1990 that outlaws discrimination against a person with a disability in housing, public accommodations, employment, government services, transportation and telecommunications. …
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Amortization Tables
Mathematical tables that lenders use to calculate a borrower's monthly payment. …
Amperage
The strength of an electrical current. …