October 8, 2008
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Term Definition
Debt/equity ratioNet interest-bearing financial assets/liabilities divided by the total of shareholders' equity and minority interests.
 
Discount RateA lower rate on an adjustable rate mortgage for the first adjustment period. After this period is over, the lender will adjust your loan according to the normal lenders margin rate.
 
DownpaymentThe amount of money you put down, normally anywhere from 0 - 25%.
 
Due DiligenceA measure of prudence, activity or assiduity, as is properly to be expected from, and ordinarily exercised by, a reasonable and prudent person under the particular circumstances.
 
EBITAOperating profit/loss excluding goodwill amortization, restructuring costs and impairment losses – or including restructuring costs and impairment losses.
 
Engineering Report:Report generated by an architect or engineer describing the current physical condition of a property and its major building systems, i.e., HVAC, parking lot, roof, etc.
 
Environmental ReportA report generated by a qualified environmental firm to determine potential environmental hazards in a building's region or within the building itself.
 
Environmental RiskA risk of loss of collateral value and of lender liability due to the presence of hazardous materials on a property.
 
Equity1. A shareholding in a limited company. By extension, 'equities' is generally used to mean the whole range of shares traded on a Stock Exchange 2. The amount by which the value of a property exceeds the total of the loans secured by mortgage(s) thereon. 3. The amount of cash or valued property that a principal has into their project or commercial venue is also termed equity
 
Equity CapitalCapital raised from the owners. For commercial real estate, a lender will also provide equity capital for a percentage of ownership.
 


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