Real Estate Terms - P

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Power of Attorney

An instrument authorizing a person to act as the agent of the person granting the power.

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Preliminary Title Report

The report of condition of the title before a sale or loan transaction. Once it is Completed, a title insurance policy is issued.

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Prepayment Penalty

A penalty within a note, mortgage, or trust deed imposing a penalty if the debt is paid in full before the end of its term.

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Prime Lending Rate

The interest rate charged by an institutional lender to its best customers.

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Principal

(1) The amount of debt or investment, not including interest. (2) The employer of an agent.

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Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Insurance on a portion of the first mortgage allowing the lender to offer more lenient terms to a borrower.

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Progression

Principle that the worth of an inferior property will tend to approach that of more expensive properties surrounding it.

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Proration of Taxes

Division of taxes equally or proportionately to time of use.

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