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Real Estate Terms Glossary - U
Search Alphabetically: U.S. Department. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)A federal agency
that oversees the Federal Housing Administration and a variety of
housing and community development programs. UnderlaymentA layer of wood
between the sub floor and the floor. UnderwritingThe process that
lenders go through to evaluate the risks posed by a particular
borrower and to set appropriate conditions for the loan. Undisclosed heirA person who
claims the right to a piece of property after the death of an owner
without a will. Undisclosed spouseAn unidentified
marital partner who can claim the right to a piece of property. Unrecorded deedAn unrecorded
deed transfers ownership from one party to another without being
officially recorded. Unsecured loanAny loan that is
not backed by collateral. UpgradesOptions than the
standard carpeting, lighting, finish carpentry and other amenities
offered to all buyers in a new-home project. UpzoningThe process in
which a property is zoned from a lower to a higher use. Urban sprawlThe unplanned
expansion of development over a large area. UsuryA reference to illegally excessive interest charged on any loan.
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