Mortgage industry of the United Kingdom — The Mortgage industry of the United Kingdom has traditionally been dominated by building societies, but from the 1970s the share of the new mortgage loans market held by building societies has declined substantially. Between 1977 and 1987, the… … Wikipedia
graduated-payment mortgage — ( GPM) A type of stepped payment loan in which the borrower s payments are initially lower than those on a comparable level rate mortgage. The payments gradually increase over a predetermined period (usually 3, 5, or 7 years), and then are fixed… … Financial and business terms
UK mortgage terminology — This page gives descriptions of UK mortgage terminology which can often confuse borrowers.IntroductionThe UK mortgage market is one of the most innovative and competitive in the world. Most borrowing is funded by either mutual organisations… … Wikipedia
Allied Irish Banks — Not to be confused with Anglo Irish Bank. Allied Irish Banks p.l.c. Type Partially State owned Founded 1966 Headquarters … Wikipedia
Graduated-payment mortgages (GPMs) — A type of stepped payment loan in which the borrower s payments are initially lower than those on a comparable level rate mortgage. The payments are gradually increased over a predetermined period (usually 3,5, or 7 years) and then are fixed at a … Financial and business terms
United States — a republic in the N Western Hemisphere comprising 48 conterminous states, the District of Columbia, and Alaska in North America, and Hawaii in the N Pacific. 267,954,767; conterminous United States, 3,022,387 sq. mi. (7,827,982 sq. km); with… … Universalium
Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… … Universalium
Germany — /jerr meuh nee/, n. a republic in central Europe: after World War II divided into four zones, British, French, U.S., and Soviet, and in 1949 into East Germany and West Germany; East and West Germany were reunited in 1990. 84,068,216; 137,852 sq.… … Universalium
United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… … Universalium
United States housing bubble — The United States housing bubble is an economic bubble in many parts of the United States housing market including areas of California, Florida, New York, Michigan, the Northeast Corridor, and the Southwest markets. On a national level, housing… … Wikipedia
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
