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Glossary of Terms

Following are mortgage and real estate related terms and definitions you may find helpful.

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Government Loans FHA / VA: Government loans are loans that are guaranteed or purchased by government organizations. Two of the most popular Government Loans are the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Vested: Having the right to use a portion of a fund such as an individual retirement fund.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): An agency of the federal government that guarantees residential mortgages made to eligible veterans of the military services. The guarantee protects the lender against loss and thus encourages lenders to make mortgages to veterans.
 
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