Elderly Applicant :
As defined in the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, a person 62 or older.
Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Systems :
A technology for transferring funds electronically rather than by check.
Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) :
Is a federal law that requires lenders and other creditors to make credit equally available without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status or receipt of income from public assistance programs.
Equity :
The residual value of a business or property beyond any mortgage thereon and liability therein.
Finance Charge :
The total dollar amount credit will cost.
General Warranty Deed :
A deed which conveys not only all the grantor's interests in and title to the property to the grantee, but also warrants that if the title is defective or has a "cloud" on it (such as mortgage claims, tax liens, title claims, judgments, or mechanic's liens against it) the grantee may hold the grantor liable.
Gross Monthly Income :
The total amount the borrower earns per month, before any expenses are deducted (such as taxes or 401k plan).
Guarantee :
A promise by one party to pay a debt or perform an obligation contracted by another if the original party fails to pay or perform according to a contract.
Hazard Insurance :
A form of insurance in which the insurance company protects the insured from specified losses, such as fire, windstorm and the like.