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FaçadeThe part of a building facing the street or a courtyard. Fair Credit Billing ActA federal law that governs credit and charge card billing errors. If a credit or charge card company violates any provision, consumers can sue to recover damages. Fair Credit Reporting Act.A federal law passed in 1971 that regulates the activity of credit bureaus. It is designed to prevent inaccurate or obsolete information from staying in a consumer's credit file and requires credit bureaus to have reasonable procedures for gathering, maintaining and disseminating credit information. The act also requires credit bureaus to show a consumer their credit file if the consumer presents proper identification, although the bureau reserves the right to charge a fee for doing so. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.A federal law passed in 1977 which outlaws debtor harassment and other types of collection practices. The act regulates collection agencies, original creditors who set up a separate office to collect debts, and lawyers hired by the creditor to help collect overdue bills. An original creditor--the company or individual that originally granted the credit--is not covered by the act, but may be covered by similar measures approved by state governments. Fair Housing ActLandmark federal law passed in 1965 and amended in 1988 that makes it illegal to deny rent or refuse to sell to anyone based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The 1988 amendment expanded the protections to include family status and Fannie MaeThe official name of the Federal National Mortgage Association, it is a congressionally chartered, shareholder-owned company that buys mortgages from lenders and resells them as securities on the secondary mortgage market. Farmer's Home AdministrationA U.S. Department of Agriculture agency that provides credit to farmers and rural residents. FasciaA board that connects the ends of the roof rafters and provides a surface to support gutters. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, lawThe Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, commonly known as Freddie Mac. The company buys mortgages from lending institutions, pools them with other loans and then sells shares to investors. Federal Housing Administration (FHA)This government agency operates a variety of home-loan programs. Its most popular is the Sec. 203(b), program, which provides low-rate mortgages to buyers who make a down payment as small as 3 percent. Federal National Mortgage AssociationNow officially dubbed Fannie Mae, this federally chartered agency buys mortgages from lending institutions, pools them with other loans and sells shares to investors. Federal Reserve BoardA group of economists and other experts who set the nation's monetary policy. Its chief tool to control inflation is the power to control interest rates. Federal styleThe all-American home architecture style that evolved after the Revolutionary War. Details include bigger windows and a front doorway surrounded by glass and topped with an arched window. Federal Trade CommissionThe government agency responsible for regulating a variety of companies and industries, from credit bureaus and collection agencies to timeshare operators and certain types of creditors. National headquarters: Sixth and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20580. Phone: (202) 326-2222. Fee simpleThis type of ownership is the maximum interest a person can have in a piece of real estate. It entitles the owner to use the property in any manner they see fit, in accordance with state and local laws. Fee simple defeasibleThe owner of the property holds a fee simple title contingent upon certain conditions. Feng shuiAn ancient Chinese belief that the physical characteristics of a house and the positioning of the home will affect the fortunes of the owner. FHA loansMortgages that are insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The FHA's 203(b) loan program provides low-rate mortgages to buyers who make a down payment as small as 3 percent. The agency also operates loan plans for investors and purchasers of rural property. Fiduciary dutyThe relationship of trust that buyers and sellers expect from a real estate agent. The term also applies to legal and business relationships. Field changesModifications made on the construction site that do not match blueprints. Fill dirtSoil brought in to solidify a finished foundation. Filled landAn area where the ground has been raised by adding dirt, gravel or other fill material. Finder's feeA fee in any amount that is paid to someone. Finish gradeA finish that prepares a lot for landscaping. Fire wallA buffer composed of fire-resistant material. Firm commitmentA promise made by a lender when it agrees to loan money for the purchase of property. First mortgageThe primary mortgage on a property that has priority over all other voluntary liens. Fixed installmentThe monthly payment on a home loan. Fixed timeThe specific weeks in a year an owner of a timeshare arrangement has access to accommodations. Fixed-rate mortgageA home loan with an interest rate that will remain at a specific rate for the term of the loan. About 75 percent of all home mortgages have fixed rates. Fixer-upperA house that needs refurbishment or remodeling It usually sells at a below-market price. FixturePersonal property permanently attached to a house, such as drapery rods, toilets, built-in bookcases or a furnace. FlashingMetal strips placed around chimneys, skylights, vents, windows, doors, beneath shingles and along seams in the roof to prevent water seepage. Flat feeA set fee charged by a broker instead of a commission. Flat roofA roof with a level surface. Float floor drainA drain that diverts water from the basement to a collection area. Water is then removed with a sump pump. Floating wallWalls built to withstand movement in the basement floor. Flood insuranceHazard coverage that is required in designated flood areas. Flood plainFlat, flood-prone areas located along waterways. Floor area ratioThe calculation of the floor area of all homes or buildings in a project. It is used in the planning and development of a site. Florida roomsEnclosed porches built on the side or back of a home. FootingsConcrete foundations that support a structure. For Sale By Owner (FSBO)The owner acts as the agent to avoid paying a sales commission. ForbearanceA course of action a lender may pursue to delay foreclosure or legal action against a delinquent borrower. ForeclosureThe legal process reserved by a lender to terminate the borrower's interest in a property after a loan has been defaulted. When the process is completed, the lender may sell the property and keep the proceeds to satisfy its mortgage and any legal costs. Any excess proceeds may be used to satisfy other liens or be returned to the borrower. ForfeitureThe relinquishing of property rights by a delinquent borrower. FoundationThe support structure of a house. FoyerThe entrance hall to a home or building. FramingThe construction of the skeletal framework of a house. Freddie MacThe common name for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, a congressionally chartered institution that buys mortgages from lenders and resells them as securities on the secondary mortgage market. Free-market lotsOwners of these types of lots may hire any builder to construct their home. French doorsTwo adjoining doors inlaid with glass that open from the middle. FrontageThe portion of property that borders a roadway or body of water. Fully amortized adjustable-rate mortgageA mortgage that amortizes, or pays down, the balance of a loan. FurnaceAn enclosed heating device powered by coal, oil, propane or natural gas. FuseA device that allows power to be channeled into a home.
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