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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 - A government-backed mortgage loan supported by the US Veterans Administration.
Variable Rate - Interest rate that changes periodically in relation to a specific index.
Variable Rate Mortgage - See Adjustable Rate Mortgage.
Verification of Employment (VOE) - Document signed by the borrower's employer verifying the borrower's position and salary.
Vested - Means that one has a right to use a portion of a fund, such as an individual's retirement fund.
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Real Estate Glossary
There are hundreds of real estate terms that have specific meanings. This glossary is designed to provide consumers an overview of the most important real-estate and mortgage-related terms and their meaning.
The real estate glossary demystifies real estate jargon, from "11th District Cost of Funds" to "Zoning Variance."
