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offer and acceptance

A purchase agreement in which the buyer offers the price and conditions for a property and the seller accepts, rejects or counter offers.

open listing

A listing contract in which a seller hires more than one firm or person to sell a home, and only the one who produces the buyer is entitled to the commission.

original principle balance

The total amount of principal owed on a mortgage before any payments are made.

origination fee

A fee paid to a lender for processing a loan application. The origination fee is stated in the form of points. One point is 1 percent of the mortgage amount.

originator

A company that sources and underwrites mortgage loans.

owner financing

A property purchase transaction in which the property seller provides all or part of the financing.

owner's title policy

A policy of title insurance insuring an owner of real estate against loss occasioned by defects in, liens against, or unmarketability of the owner's title.