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Reverse Mortgage
DefinitionA reverse mortgage is a type of home loan for older homeowners that requires no monthly mortgage payments. Borrowers are still responsible for property...
Return on Assets – ROA
Return on Assets (ROA) is a ratio designed to measure the efficiency of a company’s management. It indicates the company’s profitability as compared to...
Rate Of Adoption
What is 'Rate Of Adoption' The number of members of a society who start using a new technology or innovation during a...
Rate-Improvement Mortgage
What is a Rate-Improvement Mortgage
A rate-improvement mortgage is a type of home loan that offers a lower interest rate than the standard fixed-rate mortgage....
Rate And Term Refinance
If you're like most homeowners, your mortgage is probably the biggest financial commitment you've ever made. So if you're thinking of refinancing, it's important...
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
What is a 'Real Estate Investment Trust - REIT' A REIT is a type of security that invests in real estate through property...
Realized Loss
What is 'Realized Loss' A loss is recognized when assets are sold for a price lower than the original purchase price. Realized...
Ratings Service
What is 'Ratings Service' A company, such as Moody's or Standard & Poor's, that rates various debt and preferred stock issues for...
Rationing
What is rationing and why was it used during World War II
Rationing is a system of limiting the availability of goods or services to...
Savings Association Insurance Fund (SAIF)
What is 'Savings Association Insurance Fund - SAIF' A government insurance fund for savings and loans and thrift institutions in the United...