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Hazard Insurance
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Insurance on a property against fire and similar risks.
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High Ratio
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A mortgage loan that exceeds the normal limit of a conventional first mortgage, in regard to the ratio of the loan amount to the property's lending value; the higher loan amount is made possible by a mortgage insurance plan. e.g. CMHC.
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Holdback
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An amount of money retained by a construction lender or owner until satisfactory completion of the work performed by a contractor.
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Homeowner's Policy
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Policy which puts many kinds of insurance together into one package.
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