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VA guarantee	An insurance contract for which the Veterans Administration (VA) guarantees the lender's recovery of a designated percentage of the loan amount from the insurer in the event that the borrower defaults on the loan
VA loan, or Government mortgage	A mortgage loan available to qualified military veterans which is guaranteed by the Department of Veteran Affairs, usually offering either no down payment or a low down payment
Valuation	The estimated of value of a property
Variable rate mortgage, or Adjusted rate mortgage	A mortgage with interest rates that may fluctuate based on market conditions
Verification of Deposit	A statement signed by the borrower's financial institution that verifies the current balances in the borrower's accounts
Verification of Employment	A statement signed by the borrower's employer that verifies the borrower's current position and salary
Vest	To pass an immediate right on to a person
Vested	Having the right to withdraw a percentage of a fund before its agreed-upon maturity date; e.g., the percentage vested to individuals with retirement funds differs; if someone is 80% vested, that means they can only withdraw 80% of the funds set aside for them until its maturity
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)	A federal agency that insures residential mortgages made to eligible military veterans, which thereby encourages loans being made to veterans

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Real Estate Tips Titles >Do You Really Need Title Insurance When a home is purchased, title insurance is one of the closing cost items on the closing statement. This insurance protects the buyer from defects in the title that are not discovered until after the closing. There are two kinds of title insurance--coverage that protects the lender for the balance of the mortgage if the buyers have a loan, and coverage that protects the buyers' equity in the property. It is prudent to purchase owners' coverage because most of the title problems that arise after a closing are not from a sloppy title search, but are the result of inaccurate information in the public records. The ownership chain goes back a long way, and fraud or misrepresentation anywhere in the chain could mean big problems. Title insurance will protect you if a wife or husband did not properly sign off on the ownership papers or if the property was sold as part of an estate that was later disputed. Most people do not have to deal with the title insurance company after the closing, but this coverage could save your investment if a problem arises. See All Tips In The "Titles" Category > See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories > Real Estate Trivia Q  What time of year is considered the busiest for homebuyers and sellers? A  Real estate is a year-round business, but spring is still considered the best time of year to showcase a home. See More Real Estate Trivia >

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