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Glossary
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Underwriting: the process
of analyzing a loan application to determine the amount of risk
involved in making the loan; it includes a review of the potential
borrower's credit history and a judgment of the property value.
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VA: Department of
Veterans Affairs: a federal agency which guarantees loans made to
veterans; similar to mortgage insurance, a loan guarantee protects
lenders against loss that may result from a borrower default.
VA Loan: long-term, low-or no-down payment loan
guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Restricted to
individuals qualified by military service or other entitlements.
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