Same as term Points: An upfront cash payment required by the lender as part of the charge for the loan, expressed as a percent of the loan amount; e.g., '3 points' means a charge equal to 3% of the loan amount. When points are negative, the lender credits the borrower or the mortgage broker. Nega...

coverage on the bank's premises for burglary of monies, securities, and other properties from within the bank's safe (s); robbery of monies and securities; loss of monies and securities as the result of vandalism or malicious mischief; general damage due to vandalism and malicious mischief resultin...

Organization that underwrites insurance policies. There are two principal types of insurance companies: mutual and stock. A mutual company is owned by its policy owners, who elect a board of directors that is responsible for its operation. A stock company is owned by its stockholders. In a mutual co...

Property and casualty coverage that indemnifies automobile dealers if a dissatisfied customer demands a refund within the period of time allowed under the Uniform Commercial Code. This insurance is not widely sold today because of the increase in recalls of vehicles for inherent defects....