Standing Loan

In real estate finance, a standing loan is a loan in which the borrower is required to make payments of interest only during the term of the loan. The principal balance remains unchanged throughout the loan period. At maturity, the entire principal amount is due and...

Standby Commitment

In real estate finance, a standby commitment is an agreement by a lender to provide a loan for a specified period, typically one to five years, if a permanent loan cannot be obtained after construction is completed. It serves as a backup source of financing to ensure...

Standard Depth

In real estate appraisal, standard depth refers to the depth of a lot that is considered typical or normal for valuation purposes. It provides a benchmark against which lots of greater or lesser depth may be compared. Traditionally, a standard depth for a residential...

Standard Coverage Policy

In real estate transactions, a standard coverage policy is a type of title insurance policy that provides limited protection against defects in title. It is used in some states and offers less comprehensive coverage than an A.L.T.A. policy. A standard coverage policy...

Square Foot Cost

In real estate valuation and leasing, square foot cost refers to the cost attributed to one square foot of floor space in a building or one square foot of land. It is commonly used as a standard measure to compare values and expenses across properties. Square foot...