Real Estate Glossary D

Definition of Days on Market

Definition of Debt Ratio

Definition of deposit receipt. What is a deposit receipt?

Definition of Desk Fee

Definition of discount points and how discount points can differ from an origination fee. Fees charged for a mortgage loan.

Documentary transfer tax. Definition of documentary transfer tax and explanation of California transfer tax.

Definition of dual agency as it pertains to real estate representation.

Definition of DU, desktop underwriter. Explanation of how a DU helps to define a borrower's qualifications to get a loan to buy a home.

Definition of due on sale clauses. What does due on sale mean? Explanation of why due on sale clauses are found in mortgages and trust deeds.