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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

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.

Capital Structure & Equity

Capital Stack

The layered structure of debt and equity used to finance a real estate deal.

Business Finance

Pre-Money Valuation

A company’s value before a new investment round closes.

Business Finance

Quick Ratio

Liquid assets (excluding inventory) divided by current liabilities.

Business Finance

Revenue Recognition

Accounting principles for when and how revenue is recorded.

Business Finance

Runway

The number of months a business can operate at its current burn rate before running out of cash.

Business Finance

Working Capital

Current assets minus current liabilities — a measure of short-term liquidity.