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Real estate & finance, demystified.

The jargon can be exhausting. Here’s a plain-English glossary covering real estate, lending, investment, and the business-finance ecosystem that surrounds them.

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Business Lines of Credit

Credit Utilization

The percentage of available credit currently in use.

Business Lines of Credit

Demand Line of Credit

A line of credit that can be called for repayment at any time.

Business Lines of Credit

Draw Period

The window during which a borrower can pull funds from a line of credit.

Business Lines of Credit

Line of Credit (LOC)

A revolving loan with a set limit, drawable and repayable as needed.

Business Lines of Credit

Personal Guarantor

An individual pledging personal assets to secure a business line of credit.

Business Lines of Credit

Repayment Period

The phase after the draw period when the borrower must pay down the outstanding balance.

Business Lines of Credit

Revolving Credit

Credit that can be reused as it’s repaid, like a credit card or LOC.

Business Lines of Credit

Secured Line of Credit

A line of credit backed by collateral such as real estate or inventory.

Business Lines of Credit

Stand-By LOC

A line of credit that guarantees payment to a beneficiary if the principal defaults.

Business Lines of Credit

Unsecured Line of Credit

A line of credit not backed by collateral, typically requiring strong credit.

Capital Structure & Equity

Accredited Investor

An investor meeting SEC income or net-worth thresholds, allowed to participate in private offerings.

Capital Structure & Equity

Capital Call

A formal request to investors to fund a previously committed amount.