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Terms: G

Good Faith Estimate
An estimate of charges which a borrower is likely to incur in connection with a settlement.

Government Loan
A loan that is insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or the Rural Housing Service (RHS).

Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA or Ginnie Mae)
A government owned corporation within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Created by Congress on September 1, 1968, GNMA assumed responsibility for the special assistance loan programs formerly administered by Fannie Mae.

Grace Period
A period of time during which a loan payment may be paid after its due date without incurring a late penalty. Such late payments may be reported on your credit bureau report.

Graduated Payment Mortgage (GPM)
A type of flexible payment mortgage where the payments increase for a specified period of time and then level off. This type of mortgage has negative amortization built into it.

Grantee
The person to whom an interest in real property is conveyed (e.g. the buyer).

Grantor
The person who conveys an interest in real property (e.g. the seller).

Gross Monthly Income
Normal annual income including overtime that is regular or guaranteed. The before taxes income may be from more than one source. Salary is generally the principal source, but other income may qualify if it is significant and stable.

Ground Rent
The amount of money that is paid for the use of land when title to a property is held as a leasehold estate rather than as a fee simple estate.

Group Home
A single-family residential structure designed or adapted for occupancy by unrelated developmentally disabled persons. The structure provides long-term housing and support services that are residential in nature.