Visionary Lending

Glossary

There are a lot of unfamiliar terms that get tossed around during the mortgage process. But don’t worry, we’ve put together this glossary to help you get a better grasp of any terms that may be less than clear.

Absolute Auction

An auction in which the subject property is sold to the highest bidder regardless of the amount of the winning bid.

Absentee Owner

An owner who does not personally manage or reside at property owned.

Abandonment

The voluntary surrender of property, owned or leased, without naming a successor as owner or tenant.