Glossary of Terms
A clause in a mortgage which allows the lending institution to require payment of the exceptional balance at a specific time.
CAP.
Connected With Adjustable Rate Mortgages. A limit on how high monthly payments or how much interest rates may change within a particular period or the life of the mortgage.
CAPE COD COLONIAL.
A single-story home style made popular in New England. Often identified by a high roof with gables.
CAPITAL.
Accumulated products and money which is most often used to generate extra income.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE.
An investment of funds designed to enhance the income-producing abilities of a possession or to extend its financial life.
CASH-OUT REFINANCE.
Refinancing a mortgage at a higher amount than the existing balance in order to change a part of the equity into cash.
CAULKING.
A pliable material utilized to seal cracks or openings such as around windows.
CAVEAT EMPTOR.
Literally translated: "Let the buyer beware." A typical organization tenet whereby the buyer is accountable for confirming any and all claims by the seller of residential or commercial property.
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT.
A file showing that the bearer has a particular amount of money, at a particular amount interest, on deposit with a banks.
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT INDEX.
An index based upon the rates of interest of 6 month CD's. Used to set interest rates on some Adjustable Rate Mortgages.
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY.
A file provided by the Veterans Administration that accredits eligibility for a VA loan.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
Issued by a suitable jurisdictional entity, this file accredits that a building complies with all structure codes and is safe for use or habitation.
CERTIFICATE OF REASONABLE VALUE (CRV).
A clause in a mortgage which allows the lending institution to require payment of the exceptional balance at a specific time.
CAP.
Connected With Adjustable Rate Mortgages. A limit on how high monthly payments or how much interest rates may change within a particular period or the life of the mortgage.
CAPE COD COLONIAL.
A single-story home style made popular in New England. Often identified by a high roof with gables.
CAPITAL.
Accumulated products and money which is most often used to generate extra income.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE.
An investment of funds designed to enhance the income-producing abilities of a possession or to extend its financial life.
CASH-OUT REFINANCE.
Refinancing a mortgage at a higher amount than the existing balance in order to change a part of the equity into cash.
CAULKING.
A pliable material utilized to seal cracks or openings such as around windows.
CAVEAT EMPTOR.
Literally translated: "Let the buyer beware." A typical organization tenet whereby the buyer is accountable for confirming any and all claims by the seller of residential or commercial property.
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT.
A file showing that the bearer has a particular amount of money, at a particular amount interest, on deposit with a banks.
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT INDEX.
An index based upon the rates of interest of 6 month CD's. Used to set interest rates on some Adjustable Rate Mortgages.
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY.
A file provided by the Veterans Administration that accredits eligibility for a VA loan.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
Issued by a suitable jurisdictional entity, this file accredits that a building complies with all structure codes and is safe for use or habitation.
CERTIFICATE OF REASONABLE VALUE (CRV).