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    Loan

    A "loan" is an arrangement where a sum of money is borrowed from one party (the "lender") with a promise by the party receiving the money (the "borrower") to repay the loan at a designated date, typically with interest.

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    Joint Account
    A "joint account" is an account shared by two or more... more
    Joint and Several
    The term "joint and several" generally refers to a liability which allows a creditor to sue any one... more
    Joint Tax Return
    A "joint tax return" is a tax return filed by two people, typically... more
    Joint Tenants in Common
    "Joint tenants in common" refers to the ownership of property by two or more individuals. A... more
    Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
    A "joint tenancy with right of survivorship" or "JTWROS" refers to the ownership of property by two... more
    Joint Venture
    A "joint venture" is an arrangement by two or more parties to pursue a particular business... more
    JTWROS
    A "joint tenancy with right of survivorship" or "JTWROS" refers to the ownership of property by two... more
    Judgment
    A "judgment", in the legal context, is the decision of a court upon the respective rights and... more
    Jumbo CD
    A "jumbo CD" is a certificate of deposit with a minimum denomination of $100,000. Jumbo CDs are... more
    Jumbo Loan
    A "jumbo loan" or "jumbo mortgage" is a mortgage loan that exceeds the limits set by Fannie Mae... more
    Jumbo Mortgage
    A "jumbo mortgage" or "jumbo loan" is a mortgage loan that exceeds the limits set by Fannie Mae... more
    Junior Mortgage
    A "junior mortgage" is a mortgage loan whose security interest is subordinate to a senior... more
    Junior Security
    A "junior security" is a security that has a lower-priority claim on a company's assets and... more
    Junk Bond
    A "junk bond" or "high yield bond" is a bond with a speculative investment rating from the credit... more
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