Glossary

Porte-cochere

A roofed structure that hangs over the driveway of a house, providing the homeowner shelter for their car.

Power of Attorney

This document gives a licensed attorney the power to act on behalf of a party in a transaction. In real estate, the power of attorney must be recorded in order for this action to be decreed.

Power of Sale

This is a clause in some official document such as a will, deed of trust, or trust agreement that gives a specified party the ability to sell a property as long as the outlined terms of sale are met.

Pre-approval

An assessment given by the lender that investigates the borrower

Pre-Payment Penalty

A penalty faced by a lender who prematurely pays off the entire loan amount.

Prepaid Expenses

Prepaid expenses are expenses paid in advance at the time of closing that will cover future fees and other expenses. Typical prepaid expenses included interest and insurance.

Prequalification

A preliminary assessment conducted by the lender that evaluates the buyer

Prime Lending Rate

This rate is reserved for a lender

Principal

The principal refers to the amount of money initially borrowed for a mortgage. The principal can also refer to the party that has given another power the ability to speak on his behalf and represent his best interest in a transaction.

Principal of conformity

This is the idea that the value of a home will increase, as long as its physical properties, such as age, condition, and size are similar to surrounding houses in the area.

Principle of Progression

This is the idea that the value of a home will likely benefit from surrounding homes that are priced on the higher end of the spectrum.

Principle of Regression

This is the idea that the value of a home may be affected by surrounding homes that are priced on the lower end of the spectrum.

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Thus is an insurance paid by the borrower that protects the lender from a default by the borrower.

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

This is the insurance paid by the borrower that protects the lender from a default by the borrower.

Processing

The preparation of a mortgage loan application and supporting documentation for consideration by a lender or insurer.

Processing Fee

A fee that is charged by a lender to initiate a loan.

Procuring Cause

This is the term that is used to decide if a broker is entitled to a commission from a transaction.

Professional Service Fees

The amount paid to a broker that covers the cost of providing REALTORS

Promissory Notes

A document with a written promise that outlines the payment amount and due date to be paid to a party, usually for the repayment of a loan.

Property Lines

A physical or fictitious line that constitutes the barrier or dividing line between two properties.


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