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Underwriting

The process of analyzing a borrower's capability to honor repayment of a loan (evaluating his or her credit, assets, employment) along with the value of the property being purchased, to help minimize the risk involved for the party lending the purchase money

Unilateral contract

A one-sided contract in which only one party is legally under obligation by the terms of the contract; one party promises an action to the second party, who is not legally required to respond, but if the second part does comply, then the first party is obligated to honor the promise made

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A loan that is not guaranteed by collateral

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The act of charging more than the maximum rate of interest permitted by law

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Charles Pence, John Hathorn and Loraine Silver have served the Westside for over 30 years and have over 60 years of combined experience. They are in the Top 1% of all real estate agents nationwide garnering various Coldwell Banker awards such as the Top 100, International Presidents’ Elite and Society of Excellence awards. To date, they have represented, brokered or handled transactions in excess of $2.6 billion since 1978.


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