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GOVERN

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To rule or regulate or control. … [Read more...]

GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

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Mortgage lenders must provide an honest estimate of all the settlement charges expected to be paid by a home purchaser at closing (e.g. lender's fees) and provided within three days of the application for a loan by the home buyer. … [Read more...]

GOVERNING LAW

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Typically refers to contracts, the law which is to govern the contract's terms in the event a dispute should arise. Usually the state law is set within a contract in a choice of law clause. … [Read more...]

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