A Mortgage Does Not Have to Be Written

question 52

True/False

A mortgage does not have to be written.

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Definitions:

Credit Histories

Records that detail an individual's or entity's past borrowing and repayment activity, including any late payments, defaults, and current levels of indebtedness.

Asymmetric Information

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more or better information than the other, often leading to an imbalance in power or unfair outcomes.

Cost of Borrowing

The total expenses, including interest and fees, associated with taking out a loan.

Lemons

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