Glossary of Mortgage Terms
Explore commonly used mortgage terms that are frequently used by AmeriSave Mortgage.Zombie Foreclosure
A zombie foreclosure occurs when a homeowner vacates a property after receiving a default notice, but the lender never completes the foreclosure, leaving the original owner still responsible for the home.
Zoning Law
Zoning laws are local government rules that control how land can be used, what types of buildings can go on a property, and how those structures can be sized and placed.
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