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Waiver |
The relinquishing of a right |
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Warranty |
A guarantee provided to the purchases regarding
the quality of appliances or fixtures sold Also a promise by the grantor of
a piece of property that he or she is responsible to the buyer if the title of
ownership is defect in any way |
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Warranty deed |
A document conveying ownership of a property
that guarantees a clear, clean title |
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Will |
A written document stating how an individual
chooses to have his or her property distributed after his or her
death |
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Wraparound loan or Wraparound
mortgage |
A method of refinancing which covers the
remaining balance on an existing first mortgage as well as the additional
amount of loan being requested by the mortgagor; full payments covering both
mortgages are made to the Wraparound mortgagee, who then forwards on the
portion of payment due to the first mortgagee |
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About Appraisals >Refinancing Your Home
Interest rates fluctuate as changes occur in the general economy. If you purchased your home when interest rates were higher, you may want to consider re-financing your loan at a lower rate.
You will have to apply for the new mortgage and have your current income eligibility assessed. Depending on how long you have had your present loan, a current appraisal may be required. There are closing costs, such as attorney, title fees, recording and notary fees, and appraisal charges. The biggest factor in your decision should be the length of time you plan to remain in your home. If you will be there for only a year or two more, it might not pay to re-finance. If you will be in your home longer, re-financing could provide you with lower mortgage payments. Your real estate agent can help you work out the numbers and can refer you to reputable home appraisers and mortgage lenders.
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What is one of the most unusually shaped buildings in the world?
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The all-suite Arabian Tower hotel near Dubai is 1,052 feet tall, built on a man-made island and shaped like a boat sail.
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