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underwriting

The process of evaluating a loan application to determine the risk involved for the lender. Underwriting involves an analysis of the borrower's creditworthiness and the quality of the property itself.

unencumbered

Property that is free of liens and other encumbrances.

usury

A reference to illegally excessive interest charged on any loan.

utilities

Services, such as gas, electricity, water, sewers, which are required in any dwelling and for which the owner must pay separately.